PROSPECTUS 2017

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE

STUDIES

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Note Regulations and curricula for 2017 may be amended. General regulations and information appear in

the General Information and Regulations Prospectus of the University.

Although the information contained in this Prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible,

Council and Senate accept no responsibility for any errors and omissions which may occur. The

University retains the right to amend any regulation or condition without prior notice.

The information is correct up to 31 October 2016.

The fact that particulars of a specific programme or field of study have been included in this Prospectus

does not necessarily mean that such programme or field of study will be offered in 2017 or any

consecutive year.

This Prospectus must be read in conjunction with the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the relevant Faculty Prospectus for detailed information regarding the module

descriptors of all qualifications offered in the specific Faculty

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CONTENTS

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PREAMBLE-CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES .............................................................................. x

A.4 Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology .......................................................... 2

A.5 Faculty of Health Sciences ..................................................................................................... 3

A.5.1 School of Medicine .................................................................................................................. 3

A.5.2 School of Nursing ..................................................................................................................... 3

A.5.3 School of Public Health ........................................................................................................... 3

A.5.4 School of Pharmacy ................................................................................................................ 3

A.6 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences .......................................................................... 3

A.7 Faculty of Law .......................................................................................................................... 4

A.8 Faculty of Science ................................................................................................................... 4

B. REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ........................................ 6

PREAMBLE ............................................................................................................................................... 6

B.1. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMMES AT UNAM ................................................................. 6

B.4.3 Admission of students.................................................................................................................. 8

B.5 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF ADMITTED STUDENTS ........... 8

B.5.1 REGISTRATION FOR MASTER’S/DOCTORAL BY THESIS/DISSERTATION ONLY............................ 8

B.5.2 REGISTRATION FOR MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES BY COURSEWORK ....................... 9

B.6 COLLABORATIVE POSTGRADUATE TRAINING ................................................................................ 9

B.7 CANCELLATION AND EXEMPTION OF MODULES ........................................................................ 10

B.8 APPLICATION FOR BREAK IN STUDIES .......................................................................................... 10

B.9 APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE ....................................................................................... 10

B.10 COURSEWORK EVALUATION AND GRADING............................................................................ 11

B.11 THESIS/DISSERTATION RESEARCH ............................................................................................... 11

B.12 REGULATIONS ON THE TEACHING AT POSTGRADUATE LEVEL .................................................. 11

B.15.2 PUBLICATION FROM A THESIS OR DISSERTATION ................................................................... 17

B.16 POSTGRADUATE FEES ................................................................................................................... 19

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ........................................................................................... 29

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EXAMINER APPOINTMENT LETTER ................................................................................................... 33

ANNEX 18 ............................................................................................................................................. 43

POSTGRADUATE CLAIM FORM FOR EXAMINATION/SUPERVISION .................................................. 43

D.2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNAL AUDITING ............................................................. 48

D.4 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS ................................................................................ 53

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 53

MASTER OF ARTS IN POLITICAL STUDIES ............................................................................................ 58

The Faculty of Education may award the following postgraduate qualifications: ..................... 61

E.2.1 RATIONALE AND PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION ......................................................................... 61

DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .................................... 63

E.3 MASTER OF EDUCATION (ADULT EDUCATION) ..................................................................... 63

E.10 MASTER OF EDUCATION (LITERACY AND LEARNING) ......................................................... 77

E.10.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 77

E.10.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ................................................................................................. 77

E.10.2 MODE OF DELIVERY .................................................................................................................. 77

E.11 MASTER OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT) .......................................... 79

E.11.1 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................. 79

E.11.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ................................................................................................. 79

E.11.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ............................................................................................................ 79

E.11.4 DURATION OF STUDY .......................................................................................................... 79

E.11.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ....................................................................................................... 79

E.11.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION ............................................................................... 79

E.11.7 APPROVED CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 79

E.11.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ............................................................................................. 80

E.11.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ................................................................. 80

E.12 MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING) .................. 81

E.12.1 PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME ......................................................................................... 81

E.12.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ................................................................................................. 81

E.12.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ............................................................................................................ 81

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E.12.4 DURATION OF STUDY .......................................................................................................... 81

E.12.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ....................................................................................................... 81

E.12.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION ............................................................................... 81

E.12.7 INTERNSHIP AND REGISTRATION AS EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST ............................ 81

E.12.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ............................................................................................. 82

E.12.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ................................................................. 82

E.13 MASTER OF EDUCATION (INCLUSIVE EDUCATION) ......................................................... 83

E.13.1 PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME .................................................................................... 83

E.13.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ............................................................................................. 83

E.13.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................................................... 83

E.13.4 DURATION OF STUDY ..................................................................................................... 83

E.13.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ................................................................................................... 83

E.13.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION ........................................................................... 83

E.13.7 APPROVED CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION ......... 83

E.13.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ................................................................................................... 84

E.13.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ....................................................................... 84

E.15 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION ........................................................................... 85

F.2 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING ........................................................................... 89

F.2.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME ....................................................... 89

F.2.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ............................................................................................. 90

F.2.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ....................................................................................................... 90

F.2.4 DURATION OF STUDY ..................................................................................................... 90

F.2.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ................................................................................................... 90

F.2.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR ............................................................... 90

F.2.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES ................................................................ 90

F.2.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ........................................................................................ 90

F.2.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ............................................................. 93

G.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE ........................................................... 95

G.5.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE ................................................................................................. 95

G.5.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ................................................................................................. 95

G.5.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ............................................................................................................ 96

G.5.4 DURATION OF STUDY .......................................................................................................... 96

G.5.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ....................................................................................................... 96

G.5.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES .................................................................................... 96

G.5.7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY ............................... 96

G.5.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ................................................................. 96

G.5.9 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR THE REVISED CURRICULA OF ALL SPECIALISATIONS 96

G.5.10 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ........................................................................................ 97

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G.5.10.1 Specialisation: Clinical Instruction .............................................................................. 97

G.5.10.2 Specialisation: Critical Care Nursing .......................................................................... 97

G.5.10.3 Specialisation: Emergency Nursing ............................................................................ 98

G.5.10.4 Specialisation: Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment ..................... 98

G.5.10.5 Specialisation: Operating Room Nursing ................................................................... 98

G.5.10.6 Specialisation: Mental Health Nursing Care (NEW) ................................................... 99

G.5.10.6.1. PURPOSE AND RATIONALE ........................................................................................ 99

G.5.10.6.2. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ........................................................................................ 99

G.5.10.6.3. MODE OF DELIVERY ................................................................................................... 99

G.5.10.6.4. DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................. 99

G.5.10.6.5. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ............................................................................................... 99

G.5.10.6.6. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES ........................................................................... 99

G.5.10.6.7. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY .................... 100

G.5.10.6.8. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ...................................................... 100

G.5.10.6.9. CURRICULUM COMPILATION .................................................................................. 100

G.6 MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE ....................................................................................... 100

G.6.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ............................................................................................... 100

G.6.2 DURATION OF STUDY ........................................................................................................ 100

G.6.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ........................................................................................... 101

G.7 DOCTOR OF NURSING SCIENCE ..................................................................................... 101

G.7.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ............................................................................................... 101

G.7.2 DURATION OF STUDY ........................................................................................................ 101

G.7.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ........................................................................................... 101

G.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY/LABORATORY MANAGEMENT

103

G.10.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE .......................................................................................... 103

G.10.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ........................................................................................... 103

G.10.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ..................................................................................................... 103

G.10.4 DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................... 103

G.10.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 103

G.10.6 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ...................................................................................... 104

G.10.7 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ........................................................... 104

G.11 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC HEALTH ................................................................ 104

G.11.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ........................................................................................... 104

G.11.2 DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................... 105

G.11.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ...................................................................................... 105

G.11.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS ..................................................................................... 105

G.13 MASTER OF PHARMACY (BY THESIS) .......................................................................... 106

G.13.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE ...................................................................................... 106

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G.13.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ...................................................................................... 107

G.13.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ................................................................................................. 107

G.13.4 DURATION OF STUDY ............................................................................................... 107

G.13.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ............................................................................................. 107

G.13.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS PER ACADEMIC YEAR ...................................... 107

G.13.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES .......................................................... 107

G.13.8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY .................... 107

G.13.9 CURRICULUM COMPILATION .................................................................................. 107

G.13.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ...................................................... 108

H.2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT.... 109

H.2.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE .......................................................................................... 109

H.2.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ........................................................................................... 109

H.2.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ..................................................................................................... 110

H.2.4 DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................... 110

H.2.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 110

H.2.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR ............................................................. 110

H.2.7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY ......................... 110

H.2.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ...................................................................................... 110

H.2.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ........................................................... 110

H.5 MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY ........................................................... 114

H.5.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME ..................................................... 114

H.5.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ........................................................................................... 115

H.5.3 INTAKE ........................................................................................................................... 115

H.5.4 MODE OF DELIVERY ..................................................................................................... 115

H.5.5 DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................... 115

H.5.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 115

H.5.7 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR ............................................................. 115

H.5.8 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES .............................................................. 115

H.5.9 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAMME ................ 115

H.5.10 CURRICULUM COMPILATION .................................................................................. 115

H.5.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ...................................................... 116

H.6 MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH STUDIES ........................................................................ 116

H.6.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................... 116

H.6.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ........................................................................................... 116

H.6.3 MODE OF DELIVERY ..................................................................................................... 116

H.6.4 DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................... 117

H.6.5 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ...................................................................................... 117

H.9 MASTER OF ARTS IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY....................... 122

H.9.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME ..................................................... 122

H.9.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ........................................................................................... 122

H.9.3 INTAKE ........................................................................................................................... 123

H.9.4 MODE OF DELIVERY ..................................................................................................... 123

H.9.5 DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................... 123

H.9.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 123

H.9.7 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR ............................................................. 123

H.9.8 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES .............................................................. 123

H.9.9 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAMME ................ 123

H.9.10 CURRICULUM COMPILATION .................................................................................. 123

H.9.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ...................................................... 124

H.10 MASTER OF ARTS IN PERFORMING ARTS..................................................................... 124

H.10.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................... 124

H.10.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 124

H.10.3 DURATION OF STUDY ............................................................................................... 124

H.10.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION .................................................................................. 124

H.11 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................... 125

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J.3 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY.............................................................................. 129

J.3.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME .............................................................. 129

J.3.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ................................................................................................... 129

J.3.3 INTAKE ................................................................................................................................... 129

J.3.4 MODE OF DELIVERY .............................................................................................................. 129

J.3.5 DURATION OF STUDY ............................................................................................................ 129

J.3.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA .......................................................................................................... 129

J.3.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ............................................................................................... 130

J.3.8 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................. 131

J.3.9 FORMAT AND EVALUATION OF THESIS WORK .................................................................... 131

J.3.10 PRACTICALS .......................................................................................................................... 131

J.3.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ................................................................... 131

J.5 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL BIOCHEMISTRY ............................................................. 133

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY .............................................................................................................. 134

J.6 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED GEOLOGY ...................................................................... 134

J.6.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ................................................................................................... 134

J.6.2 MODE OF DELIVERY .............................................................................................................. 134

J.6.3 DURATION OF STUDY ............................................................................................................ 135

J.6.4 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA .......................................................................................................... 135

J.6.5 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR ..................................................................... 135

J.6.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES ....................................................................... 135

J.6.7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION .................................................................. 135

J.6.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ............................................................................................... 135

J.6.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD ................................................................... 136

J.7 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PETROLEUM GEOLOGY ............................................................... 136

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS....................................................................................................... 138

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS ................................................................................................................. 139

J.9 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS ........................................................................................ 139

J.9.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION ................................................................................................... 139

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J.9.2 DURATION OF STUDY ............................................................................................................ 139

J.9.3 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA .......................................................................................................... 139

J.9.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ............................................................................................... 139

J.9.5 FORMAT AND EVALUATION OF THESIS ................................................................................ 140

J.9.6 PRACTICALS .......................................................................................................................... 140

J.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE ...................................................................... 140

J.14 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .................................................... 145

J.16 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SECURITY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES ................................... 146

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PREAMBLE-CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

The mission of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies is to promote excellence amongst postgraduate

staff and students through responsive teaching, Postgraduate Studies research and supervision,

scholarship and instructional pastoral support.

The main objective of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies is to become a CPGS Centre of repute that

effectively enables UNAM to fulfil its national Postgraduate education and training mandate.

The Centre for Postgraduate Studies has the mandate to coordinate the University of Namibia’s

Postgraduate Programmes in a manner that uniform quality control regulations and procedures are

strictly adhered to and high academic standards are maintained. In addition to providing

postgraduate students with high quality academic, ICT, psychosocial and social-emotional support

services. The Centre is mandated to build capacity for the expression of excellence in teaching,

student research supervision and innovation amongst postgraduate staff.

The roles and responsibilities of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies are to:

Coordinate and monitor the running of University of Namibia postgraduate programmes; including

externally supported postgraduate training programmes to ensure quality control and the

maintenance of high academic standards;

Coordinate the consideration and processing of postgraduate student research proposals, theses

and dissertations;

Coordinate and administer viva voce examinations;

Review all postgraduate programmes offered either by the University of Namibia or through the

University of Namibia;

Provide academic support services to postgraduate students such as those of study programme

information dissemination, supervision, academic Counselling and pastoral care, enrolment,

registration, examination, compensatory capacity enhancement, postgraduate level ICT

empowerment and access to electronic resources for study purposes, postgraduate study resource

mobilisation and any other services germane to the optimal provision of postgraduate studies;

Provide postgraduate students with opportunities to interact and determine their own welfare

through the envisaged postgraduate students association and the postgraduate students

newsletter;

Enforce common regulations on CPGS programme structures, admissions, enrolment, registration,

assessment, CPGS progression rules and termination of registration rules;

Operate administrative and academic structures for applying research ethics in postgraduate

training and in the use of human and animal subjects in research conducted by postgraduate

students;

Empower academic staff, through short courses, workshops and seminars, to teach at the

postgraduate level, conduct effective student supervision and lead viable collaborative

staff/student research teams;

Consider and assess the viability, quality and accreditation issues of new postgraduate

programmes;

Initiate, formulate, interpret, and review postgraduate studies regulations.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017

DATE FIRST SEMESTER

9 January Start of Summer Term (Until 27 January)

11 January University Open

24 January Academic staff resumes office duties

6 February Lectures commence for FIRST SEMESTER

20 March First semester BREAK starts

27 March Lectures commence after first semester break

12 May Lectures end for FIRST SEMESTER

18 May Regular Examinations commence

9 June Regular Examinations end

19 June Special/Supplementary Examinations start

23 June End of FIRST SEMESTER

26 June Start of Winter Term (until 15 July)

3 – 7 July Mid-year recess

DATE SECOND SEMESTER

17 July Lectures commence for SECOND SEMESTER

28 August Second semester BREAK starts

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September

Lectures resume after second semester break

13 October Lectures end for SECOND SEMESTER

19 October Regular Examinations commence

9 November Regular Examinations end

20

November

Special/Supplementary Examinations start

24

November

End of SECOND SEMESTER

14

December

End of academic year

10 January

2018

University opens (2018 academic year)

22 January

2018

Academic staff resumes office duties

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DUE DATES FOR THE 2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

DATE GENERAL DATES

20 January Last day for appeals (Semester 2 & Double modules – Regular and

Supplementary/Special examinations of November 2016)

10 February Last day for application of retention of continuous assessment (CA) mark and

Last day for application for exemption(s)

10 February Last day for Late Registration (Late fee payable)

10 February Last day for approval of exemption(s)

10 February Last day for approval of module(s) & qualification changes

15 February Last day for recommendation of retention of continuous assessment mark and

Promotion Examinations by Faculties

17 February Last day for approval of retention of continuous assessment mark and Promotion

Examination by Examinations Department

3 March Promotion Examination

28 April Last day for change of offering types at Regional Centres (Semester 1 modules)

22 July Last day for Appeals (Semester 1 Modules - Regular and Supplementary/Special

examinations of June 2017)

18 Augustus Last day to submit outstanding documentation

22 September Last day to change offering types at Regional Centres (Semester 2 modules)

22 September Last day to cancel enrolment

27 October Last day to submit Theses and Dissertations for examinations

DATE CANCELLATION DUE DATES

28 April Last day to cancel Semester 1 modules

22 September Last day to cancel Semester 2 modules

22 September Last day to cancel Double modules (module that extends normally over one

academic year

DATE FINANCE DUE DATES

3 March Last day to cancel Semester 1 and Double modules with 100% credit

18 April Last day to cancel Semester 1 modules with 50% credit

2 June Last day to cancel Double modules with 50% credit

4 August Last day to cancel Semester 2 modules with 100% credit

1 September Last day to cancel Semester 2 modules with 50% credit

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STRUCTURE AND PERSONNEL

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

(+264 61) 206 3275 ; Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia

Director: Dr. Marius Hedimbi (+264 61) 206 3275

Deputy Director: Dr. Seth Eiseb(+264 61) 206 3414

Faculty Officer: Mrs Julia Chaka (+264 61) 206 4615

Projects Coordinator: Mrs Nambata Namweya (+264 61) 206 3628

Administrative Officer: Ms Sofia Itoolwa (+264 61) 206 4662

General enquiries regarding the Centre for Postgraduate Studies and the postgraduate qualifications

offered by the respective Faculties should be directed to:

The Faculty Officer

Centre for Postgraduate Studies

University of Namibia

Private Bag 13301

Windhoek,

NAMIBIA

Telephone: (+264 61) 206 4615

Fax: (+264 61) 206 3290

E-mail: jchaka@unam.na

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A. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMMES AT UNAM

A.1 Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Master of Science (Rangeland and Resources Management)

Master of Science (Agriculture – by Thesis)

Master of Science (Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – by Thesis)

Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture – by Dissertation)

Doctor of Philosophy (Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – by Dissertation)

A.2 Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Master of Arts in Political Studies (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Master of Public Administration

Master of Science in Accounting and Finance

Master of Science in Economics

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Studies (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration

Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science

NAMIBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL (NBS)

Please consult directly with the NBS

A.3 Faculty of Education

Master of Education (Adult Education)

Master of Education (Curriculum and Assessment Studies)

Master of Education (Educational Technology)

Master of Education (Early Childhood Development)

Master of Education (Inclusive Education)

Master of Educational Psychology (Guidance and Counselling)

Master of Education (Leadership, Management and Policy Studies)

Master of Education (Literacy and Learning)

Master of Education (Mathematics Education)

Master of Education (Science Education)

Master of Education (Sports Education)

Doctor of Philosophy (Adult Education)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Comparative and History of Education)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Studies)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Early Childhood Education)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Educational Law and Policy Studies)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Educational Management and

Administration)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Inclusive Education)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Philosophy and Sociology of Education)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Mathematics Education)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Science Education)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (School Guidance and Counselling)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Sport Education)

A.4 Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Master of Science in Civil Engineering with specialisations: Transportation , Water

and Structure

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (by Thesis)

Master of Science Electrical Engineering (by Thesis)

Master of Science Electronics and Computer Engineering (by Thesis)

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Master of Science Metallurgical Engineering (by Thesis)

Master of Science Mining Engineering (by Thesis)

Master of Science (Civil Engineering) (by Thesis)

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

A.5 Faculty of Health Sciences

A.5.1 School of Medicine

Master of Science in Physiology

A.5.2 School of Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Operating Room)

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Critical Care)

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis

and Treatment)

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Clinical Instruction)

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Emergency Nursing)

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing Care)

Master of Science (Applied Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Management)

Master of Nursing Science

Doctor of Nursing Science

A.5.3 School of Public Health

Master of Public Health

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

A.5.4 School of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy by coursework and thesis

Master of Pharmacy – by Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy Practice

A.6 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation and Management

Master of Arts (Indicate specialisation/discipline compulsory)

Master of Arts in Afrikaans Studies

Master of Arts (Clinical/Counselling Psychology) (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Master of Arts in English Studies

Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Master of Arts in German Studies

Master of Arts (Industrial Psychology) (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Master of Arts (Performing Arts)

Master of Arts (Social Work)

Doctor of Philosophy in Arts

Doctor of Philosophy in English Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Geography

Doctor of Philosophy in History

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Doctor of Philosophy in Library Science (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Doctor of Philosophy in Media Studies (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Doctor of Philosophy in Records and Archives Management (NO INTAKE FOR

2017)

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work

Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

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A.7 Faculty of Law

Master of Laws (by Thesis)

Doctor of Philosophy in Law

A.8 Faculty of Science

Master of Science (by Thesis)

Master of Science in Applied Geology

Master of Science in Petroleum Geology

Master of Science Biodiversity Management (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Master of Science in Microbiology

Master of Science in Chemistry

Master of Science in Industrial Biochemistry

Master of Science in Information Technology

Master of Science in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics)

Master of Science in Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)

Master of Science in Nuclear Science

Master of Science in Physics

Master of Science in Statistics and Demography (NO INTAKE FOR 2017)

Doctor of Philosophy

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TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE FACULTY POSTGRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEES

1. COMPOSITION:

Members of the Faculty PGSC will be nominated by each department and approved by the

relevant Faculty Board according to the following criteria:

(a) Chairperson : Faculty HoD for Postgraduate Studies.

(b) At least one member from each department/campus with a PhD, except departments

without PhD holders where a Masters holder with extensive research experience may serve.

Schools will function as departments with regards to representations at Faculty Committees.

(c) Secretary: Faculty Officer or Assistant Faculty Officer.

(d) Faculty or Campus Representative on URPC should be a member.

(e) Any other staff member, on invitation, as need arises.

2. QUORUM RULES:

The quorum of the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee shall be one half plus one of the

members holding office at the time of the meeting.

3. TERMS OF REFERENCE:

(a) To ensure quality control of all research proposals in accordance with Postgraduate

guidelines;

(b) To critically scrutinise and approve research proposals and submit approved research

proposals for noting to the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee (UNAM PGSC);

(c) To organise postgraduate seminars for all postgraduate students admitted into the Faculty

in accordance with Postgraduate guidelines;

(d) To ensure that submitted Master and Doctorate research proposals and theses/dissertations

comply with the guidelines;

(e) To monitor progress of postgraduate students and make recommendations to the UPGSC for

approval;

(f) To recommend the appointment of postgraduate examiners and supervisors to the UPGSC for

approval;

(g) To submit notifications of intent to submit theses/dissertations for noting to the UPGSC.

(h) To recommend new and revised postgraduate programmes to the UPGSC;

(i) To compile and submit to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) annual reports on

postgraduate activities (through the chairperson);

(j) To monitor equity and regional representation in postgraduate student admissions;

(k) To assist postgraduate students in obtaining ethical clearance certificates from RPC through

their faculty representatives on RPC;

(l) To recommend Masters and Doctoral Viva Voce Panels to CPGS.

(m) To inspect the final bound copies and digital formats (in pdf format) of theses/dissertations of

graduating students before they are submitted to the CPGS;

(n) To develop and maintain a faculty database of postgraduate students and their progress;

(o) To process and submit claim forms for payment of supervisors and examiners;

(p) To submit agenda items for UPGSC to the PGS secretariat (chairperson);

(q) To undertake any other duties that may be assigned to the Faculty PGC by the UPGSC or CPGS

that relate to postgraduate studies.

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B. REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

PREAMBLE The guidelines and regulations presented in this prospectus are intended to familiarise Faculties,

Schools, Centres and students with the University of Namibia’s (UNAM’s) Postgraduate programmes.

B.1. POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMMES AT UNAM

Students who are on full time employment should take studies on a part time basis.

B.1.1 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

1) UNAM makes provision for Postgraduate Diploma programmes in selected fields as approved

by Senate.

2) Postgraduate Diploma programmes offer specialised training, which is career-oriented.

3) Postgraduate Diploma programmes have a minimum of one year duration for full-time

students, and two years for part-time students; are taught programmes (i.e. involve lectures,

seminars, practicals, written tests and examinations, etc); and also include a small

independent research component.

B.1.2 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1) Postgraduate training programmes at Master’s degree level are of two types:

(a) Master’s degree by research culminating in a thesis.

(b) Taught Master’s degree involving at least one academic year of coursework followed by

a mini thesis.

2) Students admitted to Master’s degree programmes enrol on either a full time or part time

basis. Master’s degree programmes have minimum of two years duration for full-time students

and three years for part-time students; and a maximum of three years for full time students

and maximum of five years for part-time students, unless otherwise stipulated by programme

specific regulations.

B.1.3 DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES

1) Doctoral programmes at UNAM are normally undertaken by research and the writing of a

dissertation unless otherwise approved by Senate. The duration of a doctoral programme is a

minimum of three for full-time studies and four years for part-time students; and a maximum of

four years for full time students and maximum of six years for part-time students.

2) Doctoral study opportunities at UNAM are offered where the departments have the

necessary qualifications for admission, where the relevant Department has the necessary

research facilities and infrastructure, and where sufficiently qualified and experienced

academics are available and ready to provide effective supervision.

B.1.4 APPROVAL OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

All programmes should be considered by the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee to ensure that

they adhere to the UNAM Postgraduate regulations and standards of quality, before these

programmes are recommended by the Academic Planning Committee (APC) to Senate for approval.

B.1. REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS

B.3.1 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION/ PROCEDURES TO APPLY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

UNAM welcomes students with a range of qualifications from all over the world. Applicants must fulfil

the minimum admission requirements for entry as well as English Language requirement (if relevant) as

indicated. Competition for places in some programmes is extremely high, and the minimum

requirement given may not be sufficient to be admitted. Due to this, applicants may be requested to

undergo further screening processes.

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B.3.2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

1) Prospective students must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree from UNAM or any

other recognised institution.

2) Students who do not comply with (1) above may also be considered according to the

University approved Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.

B.3.3 MASTER’S DEGREE

1) Prospective students must be in possession of a NQF (Namibian National Qualifications

Framework) Level 8 Bachelor (honours) degree qualification or equivalent, with an overall

grade average of 60% (and above) from UNAM or any other recognised institution, in the

chosen field of study.

2) In addition, prospective students must satisfy Faculty specific requirements as indicated in the

admission requirements of the relevant programme (e.g. minimum two years teaching

experience and a screening test for M.Ed. admission).

B.3.4 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE AND OTHER DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES

1) Prospective candidates must be in possession of a NQF level 9 Master’s degree or equivalent

from UNAM or any other recognised institution, in the chosen field of study.

2) Students who enrolled for a Master’s degree by thesis only may be considered for upgrading

into the Doctoral Programme if, during the second year of registration they demonstrate

sufficient original contribution(s) to knowledge as motivated by the supervisors through the

Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee and approved by the UNAM PGSC.

B.4 APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

B.4.1 Application forms

Applications for postgraduate studies should be made on a University postgraduate application form

which is available on request from the Office of the Registrar, Student Records Section, and can also be

downloaded from the UNAM Webpage: http://www.unam.edu.na

Before completing the application form, applicants must familiarise themselves with all aspects

pertaining to postgraduate studies as set out in this prospectus. Applicants must also acquaint

themselves with the different modes of the programmes offered (e.g. taught programmes or by

thesis/dissertation only, full time or part time). Applicants must ensure that all relevant documentation is

submitted with the application form, together with a non-refundable application fee. Receipt of the

application will be acknowledged by mail.

Prospective students with qualifications obtained from an institution outside Namibia (or non-accredited

institutions in Namibia) must submit a Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) evaluation for such

qualification together with their application forms compulsory. Please Note: this process takes at least

30 days and proof of submission to NQA will NOT be accepted.

All Master’s by Thesis and Doctorate by Dissertation must submit a research topic concept note

(maximum two pages) together with the application form. No consideration will be given to

applications without the concept note.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The closing date for taught Master’s and taught Doctoral applications is end of July of each year or as

advertised (No late applications will be accepted).

Application for Master’s and Doctoral programmes by thesis/dissertation only, will be accepted

throughout the year.

B.4.2 Processing of applications

The completed application forms will be processed and forwarded by the Student Records Section to

the Centre for Postgraduate Studies which will in turn forward the applications to the relevant

Faculty/School/Department Admission Committees.

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B.4.3 Admission of students

The Department/School recommends admission through the Faculty to the Centre for Postgraduate

Studies taking into account the applicant’s fulfilment of the minimum admission requirements,

availability of supervisors and space. A provisional admission letter indicating further conditions to be

met as applicable will be issued to prospective student.

Master’s by Thesis and Doctoral programmes by Dissertation

The relevant Faculty PGSC will recommend Supervisor(s) according to the applicant’s area of study to

the UNAM PGSC for approval.

Upon approval of the supervisor(s) by the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee and verification of

other conditions, an admission letter is issued by the Centre.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the supervision agreement (Annex 1) is signed with

the supervisor. After verification of this agreement by the Faculty PGS Officer the student may register

during the next registration period (first week of the month).

Master’s and Doctoral Programmes by coursework

Upon recommendation by the relevant Department/School, the FPGSC will recommend a supervisor(s)

according to the applicant’s area of study to the UNAM PGSC for approval, at least six months before

the start of the research component.

B.4.4 STUDY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

According to the Immigration Control Act of 19 August 1993, all International students (SADC and Non-

SADC) must be in possession of a valid approved Study Permit and Visa before entering Namibia for the

purpose of studying. All prospective (first and senior) students are required to apply for a Study Permit

and Visa on the prescribed forms obtainable from the University of Namibia or at the Namibian

Embassy in any country or the nearest Namibian Embassy or Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration

(Namibia) website.

Only persons with permanent Namibian Residence, Refugees or Asylum Seekers and Diplomatic

representatives are exempted from applying for a Study Permit and Visa. The mentioned categories

are exempted on condition that they provide the relevant documentation (i.e. Permanent Residence

Permit, approved and endorsed Refugee/ Political Asylum Seekers status, a Courtesy Visa which

confirms diplomatic status) to the University of Namibia.

Study Permits, Work Permits and Tourist Visas are not interchangeable. Kindly note that candidates in

possession of a work permit will need to apply for a study permit if offered provisional admission to the

University of Namibia.

The University of Namibia and the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration (Namibia) have a temporary

arrangement that students may apply for their Study Permits during the duration of the scheduled

registration period.

B.5 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF ADMITTED STUDENTS

B.5.1 REGISTRATION FOR MASTER’S/DOCTORAL BY THESIS/DISSERTATION ONLY

B.5.1.1 Registration of admitted students

1) All postgraduate students are expected to adhere to the deadline dates for registration as

stipulated in the Faculty, Postgraduate and General Regulations Prospectuses.

2) All Postgraduate Students shall be required to register for the compulsory module on

“Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students”.

3) Students who apply for Masters/Doctoral may be required to enrol in selected modules,

which will help to bridge any gaps in their earlier training or expose them to new

developments in their study disciplines, as may be recommended by relevant FPGSC and

approved by the UNAM PGSC. Students must pass these modules before they qualify for

graduation.

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4) All Postgraduate Students shall be required to register every year for the duration of the

specific programme, unless approval has been granted for a break in studies.

5) Students who fail to register for any particular academic year will have to apply for re-

admission to the programme and provide valid reasons why he/she could not register for the

particular academic year.

6) A registered student may be allowed to transfer to the University of Namibia (from another

institution) subject to written approval of the supervisor(s) and the relevant Postgraduate

Studies governing bodies from both Universities involved. Registration is subject to the

availability of suitable supervisors and all relevant processes and regulations of the University

of Namibia.

7) A registered student may be allowed to transfer from the University of Namibia subject to

written approval of the supervisor(s) and the relevant Postgraduate Studies governing bodies

from both Universities involved.

8) No student shall be admitted as a candidate for more than one qualification at the same

time without the special permission of Senate. Likewise, no student registered at the University

of Namibia shall be permitted to enroll as a student at another university at the same time.

9) Senate may, after consultation with Faculties, restrict the number of candidates who may be

permitted to register for a particular course of study, in which case Faculties may, from

amongst the candidates qualified to register for such a course of study, select those who will

be permitted to register.

B.5.2 REGISTRATION FOR MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES BY COURSEWORK

B.5.2.1 Registration of admitted students

1) All postgraduate students are expected to adhere to the deadline dates for

registration/addition of modules as stipulated in the Faculty, Postgraduate and General

Regulations Prospectuses.

2) Students who are registered in programmes involving coursework and a thesis/dissertation will

be required to enrol for core and elective (optional) modules, as prescribed in the relevant

Faculty Prospectus and in the Centre for Postgraduate Studies Prospectus under the relevant

Faculty.

3) Before registering for the research component, students must sign an agreement with the

approved supervisor (Annexure 1) not later than six (6) months before the scheduled start of

the research project, as reflected in the curriculum.

B.5.3 Approval of Research Proposal

Within three (3) months of signing the agreement with the approved supervisor the research proposal

accompanied by all supporting documents (e.g. informed consent form, interview guide etc) must be

presented to the Faculty PGSC. The Faculty PGSC makes one of three recommendations:

Within six (6) months of registration for a Master’s and within nine (9) months of registration for a

Doctoral programme, the research proposal accompanied by all supporting documents(informed

consent form, interview guide etc) must be presented to the Faculty PGSC. The Faculty PGSC makes

one of three recommendations:

1. Approves the research proposal and recommends it, as well as the Ethical Clearance

Certificate obtained from the CRP, to the UNAM PGSC for noting and issuing of the

Research Permission Letter by the Director: Postgraduate Studies;

2. Rejects the research proposal and recommends de-registration of the student to the

UNAM PGSC.

3. Grants an extension period of three (3) months for re-submission after which the Faculty

PGSC makes one of the following recommendations:

3.1 Approves the research proposal and recommends it, as well as the Ethical Clearance

Certificate obtained from the CRP, to the UNAM PGSC for noting and issuing of the

Research Permission Letter by the Director: Postgraduate Studies;

3.2 Rejects the research proposal and recommends de-registration of the student to the

UNAM PGSC;

3.3 Recommends registration at a lower level for a PhD candidate (Master’s by Thesis only).

B.6 COLLABORATIVE POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

1) Through collaborative arrangements, students may undertake part of their training with other

institutions of higher learning that the University is collaborating with.

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2) Registration of students on collaborative programmes will be guided by the particular

Memorandum of Understanding.

3) The implementation of collaborative programmes should adhere to terms and conditions

stipulated in the Memorandum of Understanding.

B.7 CANCELLATION AND EXEMPTION OF MODULES

1) All postgraduate students are expected to acquaint themselves with the deadline dates for

cancellation and exemption of modules as stipulated in the Faculty, Postgraduate and

General Rules and Regulations Prospectuses.

2) No module cancellations or cancellation of studies will be effected without the completion of

the required cancellation form signed by the student and Faculty Officer: Postgraduate

Studies.

3) Students have to submit a complete exemption application form before the stipulated due

dates to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies after recommendation by the relevant lecturer

and Head of Department.

B.8 APPLICATION FOR BREAK IN STUDIES

1) Students who are unable to register for a specific year are expected to apply before 31

October for break in studies for the subsequent academic year, to the UNAM Postgraduate

Studies Committee through the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee for a maximum

period of one academic year. Reasonable justifications for the leave of absence should be

provided.

2) When a student is on approved break in studies, the year of non-registration will not count as

part of the duration of the study. However, students must re-apply before the closing date of

applications for admission to activate their registration for the subsequent academic year.

3) A student who takes a break studies for a period of one (1) years will be required to:

4) Apply for re-admission to the University and Faculty/program.

5) Satisfy all requirements for admission, and

6) Start the programme from the first year.

B.9 APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

In order to be admitted to examinations, students are required to attend at least 80% of the

lectures and to complete the required elements that make up the continuous assessment mark.

Students who are unable to attend classes/tests for any reason, must complete the necessary

application form (obtainable from the Office of the Registrar), and supply the necessary

documentation. The application must be seen by all lecturers concerned, who will provide their

comments and signatures. Final approval rests with the Registrar’s Office. It will be the

responsibility of the student to make up for missed events/complete the relevant requirements

(including tests).

B.9.1 ABSENCE DUE TO MATERNITY

Students who request absence from classes/tests for the purpose of delivery, must apply

beforehand (application form obtainable from the Office of the Registrar), and provide a

medical certificate, signed by a Medical Practitioner, indicating the expected date of delivery.

Students will be expected to attend classes two weeks prior to and after the date of delivery.

Should the date of delivery differ from the expected date students, on resumption of classes,

will be expected to furnish a medical certificate stating the new date. A new, late application

for absence from classes must be completed by the student in such cases.

B.9. 2 ABSENCE DUE TO FUNERALS

Students who miss classes/tests due to funeral attendance must, prior to departure, apply for absence from classes (application form obtainable from the Office of the Registrar). On return, the student must supply satisfactory proof which confirms that the student attended the funeral.

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On receipt of the above mentioned, the application will be processed further. Students should note that absence from classes/tests should not exceed one week.

B.9. 3 ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS & OTHER REASONS

B.9.3.1 Students who miss classes/tests due to illness, must produce a valid medical certificate, signed

by a Medical Practitioner, stating the period of absence and nature of the illness. An

application for absence from classes must be completed by all students before or not later

than five days after the illness, depending on the circumstances (application form obtainable

from the Office of the Registrar). Students who are in possession of surgery dates, etc. will be

expected to apply for absence from classes prior to their leave of absence. Permission will only

be granted for emergency cases. The Registrar’s Office reserves the right to reject such

applications if the illness does not warrant absence from classes/tests.

B.9.3.2 Students should note that reasons such as over-sleeping, car trouble, transport problems,

misreading the examination timetable, etc. will not be considered as valid reasons for missing

tests / classes / examinations.

B.10 COURSEWORK EVALUATION AND GRADING

1) Students who are registered for postgraduate programmes by coursework will be examined

according to procedures approved by Senate.

2) In all Faculties, the meaning attached to letter grades awarded by examiners is as follows:

Grade Interpretation % Equivalence

A Distinction 80 and above

B Very Good 70 – 79

C Good 60 - 69

D Satisfactory 50 - 59

E Fail 49 and below

3) Before a student can proceed to the thesis/dissertation research phase (in the case of

coursework programmes), s/he must first pass all coursework modules. Subject to faculty

regulations, a student with one module outstanding may register for the research project,

provided that the outstanding module is not Research Methodology Methodology or module

that deals with research or data analysis.

B.11 THESIS/DISSERTATION RESEARCH

1) Students who successfully complete the coursework phase, or who are registered for

postgraduate studies by thesis/dissertation alone, undertake research in an approved

research topic, and write a thesis/dissertation. This shall be after a specified period set by the

relevant Committees and approved by Senate.

2) Thesis and Dissertation research may include an artistic/aesthetic component, presented in

the form of a composition, a theatre/musical performance, and/or an exhibition of original

works, as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master’s or Doctoral degree,

respectively.

3) As a standard practice, every thesis/dissertation shall be accompanied by a declaration

stating that it has not been submitted for a similar degree in any other university (Annex 2).

4) The thesis must contain a concise and comprehensive abstract of between 200-300 words

and 300-400 words for the dissertation, indicating the main findings and major conclusions of

the research. The abstract should be Times New Roman, font size 12, and 1.5 line spaced.

B.12 REGULATIONS ON THE TEACHING AT POSTGRADUATE LEVEL

1) To teach and supervise students at the master’s and doctoral programme levels, a member

of staff shall have a doctoral degree or equivalent in the discipline of the postgraduate

programme being offered.

2) To teach and supervise students at the postgraduate diploma programme levels, a member

of staff shall have a Master’s or equivalent in the discipline of the postgraduate programme

being offered.

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3) Members of staff without PhD or equivalent qualifications but with specialised expertise can

co-teach with members of staff holding doctoral degrees.

B.13 GUIDELINES ON THE RESEARCH SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

B.13.1 ASSIGNMENT OF SUPERVISORS

1) Every postgraduate student shall be assigned a supervisor/supervisors (at least one (1)

supervisor for Master’s students and two (2) supervisors for Doctoral candidates) nominated

by the relevant Department, recommended by the relevant Faculty Postgraduate

Committee and approved by the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee on

recommendation of the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee.

2) Where the student’s research topic is multidisciplinary in nature, or where there is need for

additional expert supervision in the same discipline, or where the student’s postgraduate

training programme involves sandwich arrangements, one or more additional supervisors may

be appointed.

3) Postgraduate student supervisors will be appointed from suitably qualified members from

UNAM Faculties/Centres; where there is a need to appoint an external supervisor there should

be another supervisor from UNAM.

4) A supervisor for Master’s and Doctoral students must have a doctoral degree and expertise in

the field of study that he/she is expected to supervise. In addition, the supervisor must have

relevant research and publication experience.

5) For purposes of mentorship, the co-supervision at all levels is strongly recommended. A

supervisor without a doctoral degree will be considered to supervise Master’s students

(normally as a co-supervisor) subject to approval by the UNAM PGSC.

B.13.2 GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISORS

1) The supervisor must have a thorough understanding of the University’s Postgraduate

Regulations and Guidelines, in order to effectively guide the student towards attaining the

stipulated standards.

2) The supervisor has the responsibility of ensuring that their students make progress in their

studies. Where there are problems affecting the student’s research progress, these shall be

communicated to the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee through the Head of the

relevant Department and the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee.

3) Supervisors should understand that:

(a) The Master’s thesis research programme is designed as a training course, whereby it is

intended that the student will:

* be exposed, acquire and apply fundamentals of research,

* acquire certain new techniques and methods of research,

* learn how to present the results of research in a scholarly manner, and

* make some contribution to knowledge.

(b) Master’s students require close and careful supervision because they usually lack

previous research experience, especially during the early stages of their theses (when

learning about research methodology, experimental design and research technique)

and also when preparing the initial drafts of their theses.

4) The supervisor of a Doctoral candidate should recognise that the candidates, in most cases,

will have acquired some research experience when they were Master’s degree students.

What is expected of the Doctoral candidate is thus qualitatively and quantitatively more than

outlined above for Master’s degree students. Here the supervisor expects the candidate to:

* make a distinct and original contribution to knowledge, of fact and/or theory;

* produce a considerable amount of original work;

* undertake a more critical and extensive review of the relevant literature than is the case

for Master’s students, and

* exercise considerable initiative in conducting the research.

5) After completion of a research proposal, the doctoral candidate should be able to work

independently and be guided rather than be directed by his/her supervisor. It is, nevertheless,

the supervisor’s responsibility to guide the candidate in the right direction.

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6) During the initial phase, the supervisors have the responsibility of assisting their candidates in

the design and formulation of appropriate postgraduate research projects.

7) Supervisors should be able to determine, through their previous research experience,

potential impediments to the research problem and advise the students on what can be

achieved meaningfully, within the time allocated for the study.

8) The supervisors have the responsibility of monitoring the student’s research progress

throughout the research period:

(a) Both the supervisor and the student must submit compulsory report on the progress of

the student to the relevant Departmental HoD before the end of each semester (Annex

3A and 3B). The Faculty PGSC will study the reports and take the necessary steps to

resolve problems (where necessary).

(b) Where the departmental HoD is the supervisor, the deputy dean of faculty should sign.

(c) A summary report of all progress reports received and recommendations from the

Faculty PGSC on problems identified and actions taken must be tabled during the July

and November UNAM PGSC meetings.

(d) In order to ensure that the thesis/dissertation research proposals benefit from inputs from

other academics in the Departments, every Faculty offering postgraduate programmes

shall, in consultation with the supervisors, arrange at least one compulsory research

seminars, which will enable the candidates to refine and improve the research proposal,

report on progress and learn from others.

9) The supervisor has the ultimate responsibility of assisting the student to give an appropriate

title to the thesis/dissertation, and to guide him/her on the presentation of the research results

in the form of a scholarly thesis/ dissertation, in accordance with the set guidelines.

10) The supervisor and student should have regular meetings to discuss progress on the research

project.

11) Although the writing of the postgraduate thesis/dissertation is the responsibility of the student,

it is the supervisor’s role to ensure that the standards set by the University are adhered to. The

supervisor should:

(a) be accessible to the student during the critical stage of thesis/dissertation writing;

(b) discuss the drafts of the thesis/ dissertation with the student throughout the process;

(c) read the student’s thesis/ dissertation carefully and critically, indicating where

improvements are needed, e.g., where there is paucity of information, and where the

important findings could be published, , etc.;

(d) at the conclusion of the work, read the entire thesis/ dissertation, and advise whether or

not it is in a form suitable for presentation to examiners;

(e) but should not be responsible for personally editing language usage in the thesis, or

correcting typographical errors. He/she should however, point out language and

typographical errors.

12) If the student has two or more supervisors, one of these should be appointed as main

supervisor and the rest as co-supervisor(s).

13) Should a supervisor be away from the University for more than three consecutive months, an

acting supervisor must be appointed. In the case of absence of main supervisor, the co-

supervisor will act. Where a student has only one supervisor an acting supervisor must be

appointed by UNAM PGSC on recommendation of the FPGSC.

14) Where continued supervision is a condition of sabbatical or extended research leave, the

Head of Department must ensure that these conditions are adhered to.

15) Where a supervisor retires or resigns from the University, he/she shall cease from supervising

any student(s) under his charge, unless there is an agreement in writing for the continued

supervision of the student(s).

16) If, in the course of the student’s research, a situation develops whereby: (a) there is a breakdown in communication between the student and the supervisor;

(b) there are personal clashes and conflicts between the two;

(c) the student refuses to follow the supervisor’s advice;

(d) a change will enhance the progress of the student the case should be reported in

writing to the Head of the relevant Department by either the supervisor or the student.

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The Head of Department has the responsibility to hear both sides of the case (that is,

from the supervisor and the student) with a written report and recommendation to the

FPGSC for possible action. The FPGSC will study the report and take action or make a

recommendation (where applicable) to the UPGSC.

17) Staff members from research institutions will be allowed to supervise ten (10) students; the

main supervision will be counted as 1 and co-supervision as 0.5 students, respectively. To

ensure adequate supervision, a single staff member shall not supervise more than five (5)

postgraduate students at any given time. Staff members’ supervision responsibilities should be

taken into consideration by Heads of Departments when other teaching duties are assigned.

B.13.3 REMUNERATION OF SUPERVISORS

All supervisors will be remunerated upon approval of the graduation of the student by AEC, according

to the tariffs determined by the University from time to time (Annex 17). Progress reports of the student

during the duration of the study, signed by the supervisor(s), should accompany the claim form (Annex

18).

B.14 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE SUBMISSION OF THESES AND

DISSERTATIONS FOR EXAMINATION

B.14.1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT THE THESIS/DISSERTATION FOR EXAMINATION

1) At least three (3) months prior to the scheduled date for the submission of the thesis and four

(4) months prior to the scheduled date for the submission of the dissertation, the respective

postgraduate students shall, through their supervisors, Departments and Faculty PGSC, submit

a written notice, to the UPGSC, declaring their intention to submit their theses/dissertations

(Annex 4A). This is in order to allow sufficient time to organise the appointment of examiners

before the submission of the thesis/dissertation.

2) Students who submit a notice of intent within a shorter period than specified in paragraph 1

above, should note that the examination might be delayed.

3) Students who fail to submit their theses or dissertations within the time period indicated in the

notice of intent should note that the examination of their thesis/dissertation may be delayed

as new examiners may need to be appointed.

4) The abridged curriculum vitae of internal and external examiners nominated by relevant

Faculty PGSC and Annex 4B shall be submitted together with the notice as per Annex 4A for

approval by the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee (see Annex 5 for the format of the

abridged curriculum vitae).

5) Student shall submit three ring bound copies of the Master’s thesis and four ring bound copies

of the doctoral dissertation (including soft copy in word version) through the relevant HoD

postgraduate studies to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies for examination by the end of

October of each year. The submission of the bound copies should be accompanied by a

signed form (Annex 6).

6) Students submitting the thesis or dissertation after the due date may not graduate and must

re-register and pay the required fees for the subsequent academic.

7) Students with no re-admission statuses must appeal for re-admission for the subsequent

academic year, irrespective of the fact that the thesis or dissertation might have been

submitted for examination.

B.14.2 APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS

1) Every Master’s thesis submitted shall be examined by at least two examiners approved by the

UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee on recommendation by the Faculty Postgraduate

Studies Committee. At least one of the examiners in each case must be external to the

University of Namibia, except when the student is a staff member in which case all examiners

must be external. The supervisor(s) should not be one of the examiners.

2) Upon receipt of the notice of intent from the student, the Head of the Department should

complete and submit Annex 4B together with the abridged CV’s of the potential examiners to

the FPGSC for recommendation and approval by the UNAM PGSC. Heads of Departments

must declare any potential conflict of interest in the nomination and appointment of

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examiners. Examiners may NOT be selected from the pool of moderators already approved

for modules in the specific taught programme.

3) In the case of doctoral dissertations, at least three examiners shall be appointed, of whom

two must be external to the University, except when the student is a staff member in which

case all examiners must be external. The supervisor(s) should not be one of the examiners.

4) Internal and External Examiners will be appointed on the basis of their expertise, independent

from appointment of external moderators already approved for modules in the specific

programme.

5) The examiner should not have any direct involvement in the research project of the student

and must declare any past or present (personal or professional) connections with the student.

Before final appointment the examiner should declare any direct conflict of interest by

signing Annex 7.

6) An examiner for Master’s students and Doctoral candidates must have a doctoral degree

and expertise in the field of study that he/she is expected to examine. In addition, the

examiner must have relevant research and publication experience.

7) The Director: Centre for Postgraduate Studies shall issue a letter of appointment to the thesis

or dissertation examiners (Annex 8).

Examiners shall complete examination in the following periods: Mini thesis (Master’s) = 6

weeks; Thesis (Master’s) by research = 6 weeks; and Doctoral dissertation = 8 weeks.

B.15 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE EXAMINATION OF THE SUBMITTED

MASTER’S THESES AND DOCTORAL DISSETATIONS

B.15.1 EXAMINATION OF MASTER’S THESES AND DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS

1) Each examiner shall be required to examine the thesis or dissertation in detail and submit

his/her comprehensive assessment under the following headings:

(a) Appropriateness of the thesis title. Comment on the appropriateness of the title as it

relates to the content of the thesis or dissertation.

(b) Introduction: comment on the validity of the research problem, the extent to which the

questions or objectives address the identified research problem and the justification for

the study.

(c) Completeness of the Literature Review. Comment on the ability of the student to

describe other researcher’s contributions to similar problems. The literature review should

lead the reader to a good understanding of what is already known about the research

topic, what gaps of knowledge exist, what the study was intended to contribute, and

what hypotheses guided the study. The examiners should comment on the candidate’s

familiarity with the literature.

(d) Research Methods: The examiners should also comment on the appropriateness of the

research methods (and instruments, where relevant) employed in the study. Where

applicable, comment on ethical considerations should be included.

(e) Presentation of the Results: The examiners should comment on the manner in which the

findings of the study are presented. If tables of data are provided, are they reduced

statistically? Are the statistical analyses appropriate? If illustrations are provided, are they

of publishable quality? Is the description of the research results of adequate clarity and

scholarship?

(f) Discussions and Conclusions: Are the conclusions clearly presented? Are they logical

and supported by data? Has the candidate sufficiently indicated how his/her results

compare with those of others, as cited in the literature? From the thesis/dissertation, is

his/her contribution to new knowledge clearly brought out? In the case of Doctoral

dissertations, is there evidence of sufficient originality? If there are weaknesses in the

thesis/ dissertation, what are the shortcomings?

(g) Recommendations: Are the recommendations formulated address what was not

reported in the thesis? Will the recommendations lead to addition of new knowledge to

the current study?

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(h) Language and Technicalities: Is the language used clear and concise? Are there major

typographical errors? Is a language editor needed? (Where applicable).

(i) References: Are all the references cited in the text recorded on the reference list (and

vice versa)? Are recent references used? Are the references used appropriate to the

study? Is there consistence in the style of referencing used?

Summary: The examiner should present a summary indicating whether s/he

recommends the thesis or dissertation for a postgraduate degree award. Exam should allocate

marks for the thesis by following guidelines in Annex 9, and complete the Summary Form

(Annex 10 & 11).

2) All examination reports must be submitted to the Director: Centre PGS within a stipulated time

from the date of receipt of the documents. If the assessments are not received within two

months, new examiners may be appointed.

3) The Director: Centre for Postgraduate Studies will forward the reports to the relevant HoD PGS,

who will be responsible for distributing the reports to the supervisor.

4) Once the relevant HoD PGS has received all the reports for a particular student he/she

removes the names and affiliation of the examiner as well as the allocated marks and

distributes the amended report to the supervisor.

5) The supervisor will share the reports with the student to make the indicated corrections. Where

the reports contain conflicting recommendations, the supervisor will guide the student in

addressing them.

6) The revised thesis or dissertation together with a comprehensive table of corrections must be

submitted to the supervisor to verify that all corrections have been made before the thesis or

dissertation is bound.

7) Upon evaluation of the thesis, the examiner will recommend one of the following:

a) PASSES subject to MINOR corrections (> 50%)

b) PASSES subject to MAJOR corrections (> 50%)

c) RE-SUBMIT FOR RE-EXAMINATION (no mark allocated)

d) FAIL (< 50%)

A thesis re-submitted for re-examination shall be re-examined by the same examiner and

awarded a maximum mark of 50%.

8) Upon evaluation of the dissertation, the examiner will recommend one of the following:

a) PASSES subject to MINOR corrections

b) PASSES subject to MAJOR corrections

c) RE-SUBMIT FOR RE-EXAMINATION

d) FAIL

No marks should be allocated for the dissertation. A dissertation re-submitted for re-

examination shall be re-examined by the same examiner.

9) (a) Where a Master’s thesis is recommended for re-submission, it must be re-submitted within

6 months, failure to do so the student will be deemed to have failed the thesis and will

not be re- admitted.

(b) Where a Doctoral dissertation is recommended for re-submission, it must be re-submitted

within 12 months, failure to do so the student will be deemed to have failed the

dissertation and will not be re- admitted.

10) Where a thesis or dissertation is submitted for re-examination, the examiner should indicate

whether the student has satisfactory addressed the identified shortcomings in the first

submission.

11) In cases where the examiners of the thesis disagree in their recommendations (fail versus

pass), Faculty PGSC should recommend an independent external examiner to the UNAM

PGSC for approval to serve as arbiter on the thesis.

12) Where two examiners fail a dissertation the student will be deemed to have failed the

dissertation and will not be re- admitted.

13) Where one examiner fails a dissertation, Faculty PGSC should recommend an independent

external examiner to the UNAM PGSC for approval to serve as arbiter on the thesis or

dissertation.

14) For both theses and dissertations the assessment of the arbiter will be FINAL.

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15) A copy of the first version of the thesis or dissertation submitted for examination will be

sent to the arbiter.

16) In cases where the difference in the pass marks allocated for a thesis, by the internal and

external examiner, is 20% or more, the Departmental Head must set up a departmental

committee (excluding the supervisor and internal examiner) to study the case and recommend

a mark for the thesis and provide a motivation on the decision to the UNAM PGSC, through the

Faculty PGSC. Where the departmental Head is the supervisor or the examiner, the Dean shall

appoint an independent person to study the case and recommend a mark for the thesis and

provide a motivation for his/her decision to the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee.

17) All examination reports, including any reports that recommended a fail must be submitted by

the faculty PGS HoD to the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee for recommendation to

AEC.

18) A postgraduate student, who disagrees with the results of the examination as approved by

AEC, may appeal to the HoD PGS within two weeks after the release of the results giving

reasons and evidence to support the appeal.

B.15.2 PUBLICATION FROM A THESIS OR DISSERTATION

Students are encouraged to publish work from their thesis/dissertation in accredited journals. The

following acknowledgements must be included in such publications:

“This work forms part of a Master/PhD study undertaken at the University of Namibia”.

Any publication from thesis/dissertation must show UNAM as the student’s affiliation.

A list of publications and conference presentations by the student, that was part of their study, should

be listed in the thesis immediately after the abstract.

B.15.3 VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION FOR STUDENTS REGISTERED BY THESIS OR RESEARCH ONLY

1) In addition to writing a thesis or dissertation, the postgraduate students who are registered for

Master’s or Doctoral by Thesis or Dissertation only, shall appear for a viva voce examination,

to defend the submitted work before a panel of specialists on the subject.

2) The Centre for Postgraduate Studies is responsible for administering the viva voce

examinations for doctoral students while the respective Faculties/departments are

responsible for administering the viva voce examinations for master’s students.

3) The viva voce examination shall take place only after the UNAM PGSC is satisfied that the

thesis or dissertation submitted by the student is considered by the examiners to be of an

acceptable standard.

4) The questions to be asked in the viva voce examination shall primarily be focused on the

student’s thesis or dissertation research area. The public can attend and WILL BE PERMITTED to

ask questions.

5) The viva voce panel shall consist of the examiners and supervisors of the thesis or dissertation.

6) The Chairperson of the viva voce panel shall be a senior academic (at least at the rank of

Associate Professor for Doctoral students and Senior lecturer for Master’s students) and shall

not be one of the supervisors or examiners. The viva voce panel (including the chairperson)

shall be approved by the Director of the CPGS on recommendation of the relevant HoD PGS.

7) The main supervisor must provide the relevant HoD PGS with an electronic copy of the

corrected thesis or dissertation, who will distribute it, together with copies of the examiners’

reports to the panel members at least two weeks before the date of the viva voce

examination.

8) All members of the viva voce panel must acquaint themselves with the postgraduate

processes and procedures.

9) The functions of the viva voce panel shall be:

(a) to ascertain that:

* the thesis/dissertation presented (the data, methodology, analysis and findings) is the

original work of the student

* the shortcomings identified during the examination process have been addressed.

* the broader subject area in which the study is based is fully grasped by the student.

* any weaknesses in the thesis/dissertation can be adequately clarified by the student,

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(b) to make a definite recommendation to AEC through the UNAM PGSC, as to whether the

student be deemed to have passed or failed the study (Annex 12).

10) The viva voce panel shall, as far as possible, endeavour to reach a unanimous decision on

the student’s performance. Where the panellists are unable to reach a consensus as to

whether the student passes or fails, a vote may be taken to arrive at a reasonable decision.

A majority vote shall be required for passing the viva voce examination.

11) (a) At the end of the viva voce, the panel shall sign a viva voce Examination Results Form

(Annex 12) making a specific recommendation to AEC through the UNAM PGSC on the

student’s performance.

(b) The Chairperson of the panel shall also submit to the UNAM PGSC a comprehensive

report (Annex 13) signed off by the viva voce panellists. This should be done within one

week of the examination. The report should include, an attendance register, challenges

faced with the viva voce examination, a summary of the presentation, the discussion

during the viva voce examination, any strong/weak points identified during the

presentation and discussions, including any specific recommendations to the student.

12) The duration of the viva voce shall be two hours for masters and three hours for PhD.

13) The Chairperson of the viva voce Panel should announce the recommended outcome of the

examination to the audience; but the qualification can only be awarded after approval by

AEC.

B.15.4 SUBMISSION OF FINAL BOUND THESES OR DISSERTATIONS

After all the corrections as recommended by the examiners (including those from the viva where

applicable) have been made to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s), five fully bound copies of the

theses or dissertations shall be submitted to the Faculty PGSC for inspection before submission to the

Centre for Postgraduate Studies. Where a student has been supervised by more than one supervisor, an

additional copy for each additional supervisor must be provided. In addition, an electronic version of

the thesis or dissertation compiled as a single document in PDF format shall be submitted. Please note

that the final thesis or dissertation must be in the format as prescribed in B19.

B.15.5 PRESENTING STUDENTS FOR GRADUATION

The Faculty Officer: Postgraduate Studies will only submit the names of students for graduation

approval by AEC on recommendation of the UNAM PGSC when the following conditions have been

met:

1) Updated academic record reflecting the eligibility of the student for graduation.

2) Completed checklist confirming, amongst others, that corrections have been effected after

receipt of examiners reports and viva voce examinations, (including a table of corrections),

where applicable.

3) All signed examination reports (including, where applicable, arbiter/failed examination

report).

4) Five (5) bound copies and one (1) electronic copy (in PDF format) of the Thesis or Dissertation

has been submitted as per Regulation B.16.4.

B.15.6 REMUNERATION OF EXAMINERS

All examiners will be remunerated upon receipt of the examination report compiled using the

examination guidelines in B.16.1, according to the tariffs determined by the University from time

to time.

B.15.7 AWARDING OF A QUALIFICATION AT A LOWER LEVEL

1) A student who is de-registered for a taught Masters programme due to failure to successfully

complete the research component, may be awarded a relevant and existing Postgraduate

Diploma in the field provided that all the taught modules are passed and the research

component is re-written and passed as a research project/paper. Award of this PGD is

subject to approval by AEC on recommendation of the UNAM PGSC.

2) A student who was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma according to paragraph (1) above,

will not be allowed to register for the same taught master programme at a later stage.

3) A student who fails a Masters by research, may be allowed to re-apply for re-registration on a

completely different topic or a taught Masters programme.

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4) A student who fails a PhD, may be allowed to re-write the dissertation in the format of a thesis

incorporating all the recommended amendments and corrections of the examiners within a

period of 12 months after the release of the results. The re-submitted thesis will be examined

according to the regulations of Masters degrees.

5) A Student who was awarded a Master’s degree according to paragraph (4) above, and wish

to apply for a Doctoral programme at a later stage, will have to choose a different topic.

B.16 POSTGRADUATE FEES

All registered students shall pay the various categories of fees as approved by the University Council on

recommendation of appropriate Committees of UNAM (Refer to Student Fees booklet and PG Studies

Fees brochure).

B.17 GUIDELINES ON THE WRITING OF POSTGRADUATE WORK

B.17.1 GUIDELINES ON THE WRITING OF RESEARCH PROPOSALS

B.17.1.1 Outline of the proposal

All research proposals must be prepared according to the following layout:

Title of the proposed study (refer to Annex 14 for the format of the title page)

The title of the mini thesis/thesis/dissertation research proposals should be clear and concise. From

the title, one should be able to infer clearly the subject of the mini thesis/thesis/dissertation. This

means that the title should be self-explanatory and limited to the scope of the study.

1. Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

Give a general overview and background of the research problem.

1.2 Statement of the problem

Students should concisely formulate their research problems by clearly indicating research

issues they would like to investigate in their studies. This should include the purposes of their

studies

1.3 Either objectives of the study or research questions (NOT BOTH)

Based on the statement of the problem, students should state either objectives or research

questions of their studies. They should do this unambiguously.

1.4 Hypotheses of the study (where applicable)

Where applicable, particularly in the Natural Sciences, students should state unequivocal

and testable hypotheses that are based on theory and on the statement of the problem.

Each hypothesis should have a clear rationale.

1.5 Significance of the study

Students should state the importance of their studies, the anticipated contribution of such

studies to knowledge and to socio-economic progress.

1.6 Limitation of the study

Students should indicate the logistical, resource and other limitations of their studies and

indicate the possible impact of such limitations.

1.7 Delimitation of the study

Students should indicate the specific scope of the study, providing the rationale for such

delimitation.

2. Literature Review and where applicable, the theoretical framework

students should prepare critical, synthesised and integrated literature reviews that should

demonstrate the need and justification of their studies. The reviews should show gaps in

knowledge, theoretical and methodological shortcomings, need for further research,

unanswered questions, and disagreements in literature and theoretical frameworks that may

need to be revised to resolve controversies. In addition, the reviews should demonstrate what

has been done in research areas of interest and what remains to be investigated.

3. Research Methods

3.1 Research Design

Students should provide clear statements on either quantitative or qualitative research

designs they intend to use. It is not necessary to provide the definitions of the research

designs. However, they should specify how they intend to use particular research designs

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in their studies. They should not merely provide the distinction between the two generic

designs.

Population (where applicable)

Students should, where applicable, specify the population to which they would like to

confine their research/studies.

3.2 Sample (where applicable)

Students should clearly explain how they intend to draw samples from the target

populations. They should specify how they intend to appropriately use either quantitative

or qualitative sampling techniques to draw research samples. Merely describing what

these sampling techniques are is inadequate.

3.3 Research Instruments (where applicable)

Research instruments and measures that would be used to collect data should be clearly

provided under this section.

3.4 Procedure

The manner in which data would be collected should be explained here. How research

instruments would be used to collect data should be specified in this section.

3.5 Data analysis (where applicable)

In this section, students should provide specific descriptive and/or statistical tests that they

would employ to analyse their data, and rationale. Mere reference to particular

quantitative data analysis statistical packages and electronic qualitative data analysis

procedures would not be sufficient.

3.6 Budget (where applicable)

4. Research Ethics

Students should provide detailed information about ethical issues and how they will address

potential ethical dilemmas when conducting their research.

5. References

Students should use the referencing format approved by respective faculties/departments.

Where there is no prescribed referencing format by faculty/department, the American

Psychological Association (APA) becomes the default. There must be consistency between

sources cited in the text of the proposal and sources of information indicated in reference lists.

Unless critical in the area of research, primary and secondary sources of information cited shall

not be more than 10 years old. Students should use refereed/verifiable sources of information.

Research proposals submitted for consideration by the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee shall

capture the above information in a clear and concise manner and not exceed the maximum page

number stated below:

a) Master’s by coursework (mini thesis) shall not exceed 6 pages

b) Master’s by research shall not exceed 8 pages.

c) Doctoral Degree shall not exceed 10 pages.

In all cases the research proposal should be Times New Roman, font size 12, double spaced and on one

side of the paper.

The faculty PGSC recommends the research proposal to UNAM PGSC for noting after evaluating the

proposal using Annex 15, and issuing of the Research Permission Letter (Annex 16) by the Director:

Postgraduate Studies;

De-registration of postgraduate students who fail to make progress

Faculties shall deregister postgraduate students who fail to make progress as stipulated under

B.6.2.

B.18. REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AND PRESENTATION OF

POSTGRADUATE THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

Broad Guidelines on Mini Thesis/Thesis/Dissertation Manuscript Preparation

Typing/Word-processing

The document must be typed and printed on good quality white A4 paper. The typescript must

be clear, Times New Roman, font size 12, double spaced and on one side of the paper.

Pagination

The preliminaries (i.e., parts preceding the Introduction) must be in lower case Roman numerals

(i.e.: (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)...), beginning with the title page which should not be numbered. The pages

in the main body of the document should be numbered in Arabic numerals (i.e.: “1”, “2”, “3”,

“4”...) consecutively throughout. The page numbers should be centred in the lower margin.

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Margins

The left margin must be 4.0 cm; the right hand margin must be 2.5 cm; the top margin must be

2.5 cm, and the bottom margin must be 2.5 cm.

Title page

The title page must be organised according to (Annex 14)

Components of the preliminary pages (Each starting on a separate page)

Abstract

Following the title page, the mini thesis/thesis/dissertation shall contain an abstract which

concisely and comprehensively summarises the essential points and conclusions emanating

from the research. The abstract should be between 200-300 words (not exceeding 1 page) in

the case of Master’s theses, and 300-400 words (not exceeding 2 pages) for Doctoral

dissertations. Furthermore, it should include the purpose of the study, a brief overview of the

methodology used, the main findings, major conclusions and recommendations. The abstract

should not contain headings with 1.5 line spaced

List of Publication(s)/Conference(s) proceedings

A list of publications and conference presentations by the student, that was part of their study, should

be listed in this section. Any publication from thesis/dissertation must show UNAM as the student’s

affiliation.

Table of Contents

The Table of Contents shall be generated to include level three subheadings.

List of Tables

If there is a list of Tables, these should be consecutively numbered in Arabic numerals following

the guidelines of the relevant department/faculty approved referencing style.

List of Figures

If there is a list of Figures, these should be consecutively numbered in Arabic numerals following

the guidelines of the relevant department/faculty approved referencing style.

List of Abbreviations and/or Acronyms

Acronyms and non-standard abbreviations should be listed alphabetically in bold; the

definitions should not be bolded.

Acknowledgements

The document shall also contain an Acknowledgements section, in which the candidates

express their appreciation and gratitude to all the people and institutions which rendered help

in the course of the study.

Dedication

If the candidate wishes to dedicate the document to any person, the dedication should be

concisely written, and should appear in the preliminaries.

Declarations

The document shall contain the various declarations as outlined in (Annex 2)

Body of the Thesis/Dissertation

a) Master Theses should broadly follow the outline in the proposal (B18.1). In addition it should include

results, discussions, conclusions and recommendations as detailed below.

Tables, text figures, diagrams and photographic illustrations should be numbered in separate

sequence, and be referred to by number in the text. Each table and figure should have a

concise but comprehensive caption. The illustrations should be of publishable quality (600 dpi or

higher).

Results:

Data should be presented in a clear and concise and informative manner.

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A variety of forms might be used to present data, however the same data must not be

presented in more than one form(for example tables and figures)

Where applicable primary data should be attached as an appendix and not appear

in this section

Discussions:

It should not merely be a description of the findings (tables and figures)in words

This section forms the core of the document and therefore need to be a critical analysis

of the results and demonstrate insight and understanding of the findings.

Results and findings must be discussed in context and linked to literature and the stated

research aims.

The discussion must address the objectives and/or questions of the study

Conclusions:

This should not be a repeat of the results and /or discussion

It should relate directly to the main objective(s) of the study.

It must indicate whether the problem was solved, what was learned through the

research, what remains to be learned, weaknesses and shortcomings of study,

strengths of study as well as possible applications of study (how it can be used).

Recommendations

Must emanate from the research findings and must be feasible

Gives opinion on what measures should be adopted to solve the problem based on

the conclusions made.

May endorse the research findings as the solution to the problem or may propose an

alternative route.

Identify information gaps or inconsistences and suggest further studies to address these.

References

Should follow the department/faculty specific referencing style

Appendices

Should be numbered sequentially and can include the following:

Ethical clearance certificate

Research permission letter

Other relevant permissions (where applicable), e.g., collection permits, informed

consent documents, etc.

Data collection Instruments such as questionnaires, interview protocols, pre and post-

tests etc.

Any other relevant data such as supplementary information, raw data etc.

b) Doctoral Dissertations should follow a stand-alone chapter (journal publication) approach.

Tables, text figures, diagrams and photographic illustrations should be numbered in separate

sequence, and be referred to by number in the text. Each table and figure should have a concise but

comprehensive caption. The illustrations should be of publishable quality (600 dpi or higher).

Introduction Chapter (Chapter 1)

This chapter must introduce the study and provide a comprehensive overview of the research

problem, and broadly follow the guidelines as indicated above.

Literature Review (Chapter 2)

This chapter must provide a comprehensive literature review and broadly follow the

guidelines as indicated in (B.19).

This should demonstrate critical understanding and comprehension of the current state

of knowledge in the area of research and lead to the motivation for the study.

The literature should focus on recent developments in the area of study.

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Stand-alone chapters

Each Faculty and/or department has a choice to decide whether to use a stand-alone chapter

or use the guidelines for Master thesis.

Guidelines for stand-alone chapters are as follows:

Each of these chapters introduces and represents an independent research

aim/objective/question and should follow the outline below:

Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion,

Conclusion, and References (Should follow the approved department /school/ faculty specific

referencing style).

Concluding chapter

This chapter integrates all findings of the study and conclusions with feasible

recommendations/reflections. Original contribution(s) to knowledge must be clearly pointed

out.

Appendices

Should be numbered sequentially and can include the following:

Ethical clearance certificate

Research permission letter

Other relevant permissions (where applicable), e.g., collection permits, informed

consent documents, etc.

Data collection Instruments such as questionnaires, interview protocols, pre and post-

tests etc.

Any other relevant data such as supplementary information, raw data etc.

Language

The presentation of the thesis or dissertation shall be in English. The use of a language other than

English requires approval of the UNAM PGSC. In such cases, the abstract must be in both English

and the approved language.

Length of Theses/Dissertations

The suggested guidelines are as follows (A4 double spacing):

(a) Master’s theses for coursework programmes(Mini Theses): The recommended length of

Mini theses for coursework programmes is as follows:

Mini Theses with less than 100 credits: a minimum of 15,000 words and a maximum of

22,000 words (not exceeding 90 pages).

Mini Theses between 100–140 credits: a minimum of 18,000 words and a maximum of

30,000 words (not exceeding 120 pages).

Mini Theses above 140 credits: a minimum of 30,000 words and a maximum of 37,000

words (not exceeding 150 pages).

(b) Master’s theses (by research):

The recommended length of a Master’s thesis is a minimum of 30,000 words and a

maximum of 45,000 words (not exceeding 180 pages).

(c) Doctoral dissertations:

o The recommended length of a Doctoral dissertation is a minimum of 46,000 words and

a maximum of 75,000 words (not exceeding 300 pages).

Binding of Theses/Dissertations

(a) Candidates should ensure that when binding the theses/dissertations, the spine shall

contain the name of the candidate, the degree for which it was submitted, and the year

of degree award (graduation year).

(b) The colour of the cover for Master’s theses shall be red and that for Doctoral Dissertations

shall be black.

Note: The thesis/dissertation can be subjected to plagiarism software i.e. Urkund.

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ANNEX 1

SUPERVISION AGREEMENT BETWEEN GRADUATE STUDENT AND SUPERVISOR

This supervision agreement between

Name of student: ……………………………………………………………………..

Student number: ………………………………………………………………………

Faculty: …………………………………………………………………………………

Department: ……………………………………………………………………………

and (on behalf of UNAM)

Name of supervisor: …………………………………………………………………..

Department: ……………………………………………………………………………

And (if applicable)

Name of co- supervisor: …………………………………………………………………

Department: ……………………………………………………………………………….

Regarding post-graduate research for the degree of: ……………………………………..

Research topic:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………..

By signing this document, both student and supervisor(s) acknowledge their understanding and

obligations of the general expectations and responsibilities regarding the supervision of the

thesis/dissertation as contained in the UNAM Postgraduate Studies regulations prospectus.

……………………………………………. ……………………………………………. …..…………

Name of Student Signature Date

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. …………….

Name of Supervisor Signature Date

……………………………………………. ……………………………………………. …..…………

Name of co-supervisor (where applicable) Signature Date

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. …………….

Name of Department HoD Signature Date

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. …………….

Name of Faculty HoD: PGS Signature Date

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ANNEX 2

DECLARATIONS WHICH MUST BE CONTAINED IN THE SUBMITTED THESES/ DISSERTATIONS

Format of declarations to be included in every thesis/dissertation:

DECLARATIONS

I, [student’s name], hereby declare that this study is my own work and is a true reflection of my

research, and that this work, or any part thereof has not been submitted for a degree at any

other institution.

No part of this thesis/dissertation may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or

transmitted in any form, or by means (e.g. electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or

otherwise) without the prior permission of the author, or The University of Namibia in that behalf.

I, [student’s name], grant The University of Namibia the right to reproduce this thesis in whole or

in part, in any manner or format, which The University of Namibia may deem fit.

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………… ….…………

Name of Student Signature Date

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ANNEX 3A: PROGRESS REPORT

(To be completed by student for main and co-supervisors)

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Semester……, 20……..

Student Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Student Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Postgraduate Programme Student is enrolled in: ……………………………………………………………………………………

Student Contact Details Tel and Email Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Mode of study: Full Time/Part Time: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Academic year of first registration: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Research Title: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Supervisor’s Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

PROGRESS TO DATE:

a) On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being poor and 5 excellent), indicate

your progress according to your plan of study. If you rate 1-2,

please provide details on a separate page.

1 2 3 4 5

b) Please indicate the frequency of your face to face academic

consultation this semester with your supervisor 0 1-3 4-6 >6

c) Please indicate the frequency of other forms of academic

communication with your supervisor (never, less frequent, more

frequent)

Telephone

e-mail

Social media

d) Are there any other problems/issues that you would like to draw

to the attention of the Faculty/Centre for Postgraduate Studies?

If yes, have you discussed these problems with your Supervisor or

Head of Department?

Has the problem been resolved?

Do you require any further intervention to address these issue(s)?

If yes, please provide details on a separate page.

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

Comments: (You may use a separate page for your comments)

…………………………………………… ……………….. ……………………

Name of student Signature Date

…………………………………………… ………………….. ……………………

Name of Departmental HOD Signature Date

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ANNEX 3B: PROGRESS REPORT

(To be completed by each supervisor, main and co-supervisors)

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Semester……20……

Student Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............

Student Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Postgraduate Programme Student is enrolled in: …………………………………………………………………………………….

Student Contact Details Tel and Email Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………

Mode of study: Full Time/Part Time: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Academic year of first registration: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Research Title: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Supervisor’s Name: ……………………………………………………………….

PROGRESS TO DATE:

a) On a scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being poor and 5 excellent),

indicate student progress according to plan of study. If you rate

1-2, please provide details on a separate page.

1 2 3 4 5

b) Please indicate the frequency of your face to face academic

consultation this semester with your student 0 1-3 4-6 >6

c) Please indicate the frequency of other forms of academic

communication with your student(never, less frequent, more

frequent)

Telephone

e-mail

Social media

d) Are there any other problems/issues that you would like to draw to

the attention of the Faculty/Centre for Postgraduate Studies?

If yes, have you discussed these problems with the student or Head

of Department?

Has the problem been resolved?

Do you require any further intervention to address these issue(s)? If

yes, please provide details on a separate page.

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

Comments: (You may use a separate page for your comments)

……………………………… ……………… ……………………

Name of Supervisor Signature Date

………………………............ ……………….. ……………………

Name of Department HoD Signature Date

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ANNEX 4A: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUBMIT THESIS/DISSERTATION FOR EXAMINATION

(To be completed by student)

Date …………………………

The UNAM Post Graduate Committee

The University of Namibia

Private Bag 13301

WINDHOEK

Namibia

Dear Director,

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUBMIT THESIS/DISSERTATION FOR EXAMINATION

I, _____________________________________________________ (Student no :______________________) hereby

notify the Postgraduate Studies Committee of my intention to submit my thesis / dissertation

on _________ (date) for examination. I attach the abstract of my thesis/dissertation.

The title of my thesis/dissertation is:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------

……………………………………………. ……………………………………………. …..…………

Name of Student Signature Date

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. …………….

Name of Supervisor (Main/Co-) Signature Date

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ANNEX 4B: REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Student Number:

Surname and Initials:

Department and Faculty

Degree (Masters/PhD)

Title of thesis/dissertation:

Main Supervisor Affiliation:

Co-Supervisor Affiliation:

Co-Supervisor Affiliation:

Co-Supervisor Affiliation:

External Examiner Affiliation:

External Examiner Affiliation:

External Examiner Affiliation:

Internal Examiner

Affiliation:

I hereby declare that there is no conflict of interest in the nomination of the abovementioned

examiners.

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. …..…………

Name of HOD: Department Signature Date

Recommended by FPGSC on………………………………………….. Resolution no:………………………….

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. ……………

Name of HOD: PGS Signature Date

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ANNEX 5

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

RECOMMENDED FORMAT OF THE ABRIDGED CURRICULUM VITAE

Title: Prof., Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms.

Academic or equivalent institution to which affiliated:

Contact Details: Physical address, Email, telephone number

Qualifications:

Specific Academic Rank:

University teaching experience in years:

Area (s) of expertise:

Record of postgraduate student supervision for the last 10 years, starting with the most

recent:

List of key research projects undertaken or coordinated for the last 10 years, starting with the

most recent:

Record of publications in the last 10 years (i.e. books, chapters in books, articles in refereed

journals, articles in edited and refereed conference proceedings, etc.):

The abridged CV should not be more than three pages long

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ANNEX 6

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

CHECKLIST FOR SUBMITTING THESIS/DISSERTATION TO CPGS

(To be completed by the supervisor)

Faculty: .........................................................................................................................................................................................

Department: .................................................................................................................................................................................

Degree registered for: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Name of Student: ........................................................................................................................................................................

Student Number: .........................................................................................................................................................................

Title of thesis/dissertation: .........................................................................................................................................................

Name(s) of supervisor(s):...........................................................................................................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………

Date when the thesis/dissertation was sent to examiners: ………………………………

Date when comments on the thesis/dissertation were received from examiners:

…………………………….

Table of corrections received from student: Yes……… No…………

Supervisor(s) checked the thesis/dissertation to verify that the student made the revisions according to

the table of corrections Yes……… No…………

Supervisor checked the thesis/dissertation for conformity with regards to formatting before binding:

Yes……… No……….

…………………………………… ……………………………………… …..………

Name of Supervisor signature Date

…………………………………… …………………………… ……………

Name of HOD: department signature Date

Date when the bound copies of the thesis/dissertation were submitted to Faculty Postgraduate Studies

Committee for inspection and noting…………………………………..

…………………………………… ……………………………………… …………….

Name of HOD: FPGS signature Date

All conditions pertaining to the submission of thesis/dissertation have been met

…………………………………… ……………………………………… ……………

Name of Faculty Officer CPGS signature Date

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ANNEX 7

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

WILLINGNESS TO SERVE AS AN EXAMINER AND DECLARATION OF POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF

INTEREST

I , ………………………………………………………………….. am willing to serve as examiner for student

…………………………. and hereby declare the following possible areas of conflict of interest regarding

the examination of the thesis/dissertation titled:

………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………..

POSSIBLE AREA OF CONFLICT DETAILS

Family (e.g. cousin, in-law)

Other Personal relationship (e.g. friend)

Professional (e.g. colleague, research

collaborator, co-author)

Others

None

……………………………… ……………………………. ……..………

Name of Examiner Signature Date

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ANNEX 8

EXAMINER APPOINTMENT LETTER

Date

Examiner Physical Address

Telephone

E-mail

Dear Prof/Dr XXX

Examination of Thesis/Dissertation: Mr/Ms XXX

I am pleased to inform you that you have been appointed as an examiner for the above mentioned

student. The manuscript is enclosed herewith. Attached, also find the guidelines for the compilation of

the report and the relevant forms to be filled in.

Please return the comprehensive report and completed forms in electronic format within 8 weeks from

the date of receipt of the manuscript to the Director, Centre for Postgraduate Studies

(directorpgs@unam.na). If there is a need to return the hardcopy of the manuscript, kindly do so via

DHL to the return address provided. However, note that no reports or forms should accompany the

manuscript.

Please acknowledge receipt of the manuscript. Should you be unable to complete the examination by

the indicated time frame, given your other commitments, kindly inform me accordingly.

Best regards

Name

Director, Centre for Postgraduate Studies,

Tel: +264 61 206 3275

E-mail: directorpgs@unam.na

Cc. Faculty of xxxxxx HOD: Postgraduate Studies (e-mail)

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ANNEX 9 MARK ALLOCATION OF MASTER’s THESIS

Name of Student: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….......

Student Number: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Thesis title:

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Assessment Criteria Allocated

mark

Maximum

mark

Title: (appropriateness, clear and informative) 2

Abstract: (concise, outlines aims of study, methodology, findings and

conclusions)

4

Introduction: background/orientation of study (sufficient and relevant) 3

Introduction: problem statement (clear and logical progression from

literature to aims of the study)

3

Introduction: objectives/hypothesis/research questions (well formulated and

relevant to the problem statement)

3

Literature review: (relevant, recent, critical, comprehensive and

logically/theoretical integrated)

10

Research methods: (clear, detailed, informative, appropriate and

supported by literature)

11

Results: Data collected (adequate and relevant) 8

Results: Data analysis (appropriate, relevant to aims and

objectives/hypotheses/research questions)

10

Results: Data presented (technical aspects , appropriate, concise,

informative and clear)

8

Discussions: Critical, comprehensive, logically integrated, linked to

literature, acknowledgment and discussion of limitations, significance and

implications of the findings

20

Conclusion and recommendations: clear, concise and supported by data,

findings must answer the objectives/hypotheses/research questions.

Recommendations must be linked to the findings

5

Contribution to knowledge: originality and relevance to subject area 3

References: Appropriate format, consistency between in-text citation and

reference list

5

Language and technicalities: clear and legible language use and format 5

TOTAL 100

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. ………………………….

Name of Examiner Signature Date

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ANNEX 10 SUMMARY OF EXAMINATION RESULTS (MASTER THESIS)

Name of student: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Thesis title:

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

EXAMINERS RECOMMENDATIONS (X)

1. Thesis PASSES subject to MINOR corrections

Mark allocated: ………… (> 50%)

2. Thesis PASSES subject to MAJOR corrections as indicated in the report

Mark allocated: ………… (> 50%)

3. Thesis MUST BE RE-SUBMITTED FOR RE-EXAMINATION after one or more of the following

(specify):

(No mark to be allocated)

3.1 Additional literature review

3.2 Additional data collection

3.3 Additional data analysis

3.4 Thesis re-write

3.5 Other (specify in Main Report)

4. Thesis FAILED (reasons specified in Main Report).

Mark allocated: ………… (< 50%)

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. ………………………….

Name of Examiner Signature Date

Interpretation of the grading scale:

% Equivalence Interpretation

80 and above Distinction

70 – 79 Very Good

60 – 69 Good

50 – 59 Satisfactory

49 and below Fail

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ANNEX 11

SUMMARY OF EXAMINATION RESULTS (PhD/DOCTORAL DISSERTATION)

Name of student: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Dissertation Title: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

EXAMINERS RECOMMENDATIONS (X)

1. Dissertation PASSES subject to MINOR corrections

2. Dissertation PASSES subject to MAJOR corrections as indicated in the report

3. Dissertation MUST BE RE-SUBMITTED FOR RE-EXAMINATION after one or more of the

following (specify):

3.1 Additional literature review

3.2 Additional data collection

3.3 Additional data analysis

3.4 Dissertation re-write

3.5 Other (specify in Main Report)

4. Dissertation FAILED (reasons specified in Main Report).

…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………. ………………………….

Name of Examiner Signature Date

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ANNEX 12

VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION RESULTS FORM (NO MARK SHOULD BE ALLOCATED – ONLY

PASS/FAIL)

(To be attached to the detailed report by the Viva Voce Chairperson)

Name of Student:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Degree registered for: …………………………………………………………………………

Thesis/Dissertation Title: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Date: ……………………………

No. EXAMINERS’ RECOMMENDATION (X)

1. PASS

1.1 Student PASSES and no additional adjustments are required.

1.2 Student PASSES SUBJECT TO minor corrections and revisions

2. FAIL

2.1 Student FAILS, but should be given another chance of defending the

thesis/dissertation after rectifying the identified weaknesses

2.2 Student FAILS OUTRIGHT

Name* Designation Affiliation Signature

Chairperson

External Examiner

External Examiner

External/Internal Examiner

Main supervisor

Co-supervisor

Co-supervisor

Other

The VIVA VOCE Panel Chairperson should prepare a more detailed report according to

instructions contained in B.16.3 under Viva voce Examinations.

In case of disagreement, each panellist shall show against his/her signature which

recommendation (e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 or 2.2) s/he prefers.

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ANNEX 13

TEMPLATE FOR VIVA VOCE CHAIRPERSON REPORT

Name of Student:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Degree registered for: …………………………………………………………………………………

Thesis/Dissertation Title: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Date of Viva Voce examination : ……………………………

1. Panel members in attendance

2. Challenges faced with the examination (e.g. logistical arrangements)

3. Summary of the presentation by the student

4. Summary of the discussions during the examination

5. Strong and/or weak points identified during the presentation and discussions

6. Specific recommendations to the student where applicable

We hereby declare that this report is a true reflection of the Viva Voce examination:

Name* Designation Affiliation Signature

Chairperson

External Examiner

External Examiner

External/Internal Examiner

Main supervisor

Co-supervisor

Co-supervisor

Other

External panellists who are unable to sign off the report must acknowledge approval of the report via e-

mail

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ANNEX 14

(Research Proposal/Summary/Mini Thesis/Thesis/Dissertation title page)

EVALUATION OF SELECTED NAMIBIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR ANTI-HIV PROPERTIES

A RESEARCH PROPOSAL/ A MINI THESIS/THESIS/DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL

FULFILMENT/FULFILMENT

OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF

MASTER OF SCIENCE (SPECIFIC DEGREE NAME IN FULL)/DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCE

(BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES)

OF

THE UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA

BY

..............................................

(NAME OF STUDENT)

................................

(STUDENT NUMBER)

................................

MONTH AND YEAR OF GRADUATION

MAIN SUPERVISOR: Name

(Affiliation)………………………………………………………………………………………

CO-SUPERVISOR(S): Name

(Affiliation)………………………………………………………………………………………

NB: INDICATE IN FULFILMENT WHEN THERE IS NO COURSEWORK AND IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT WHEN THERE

IS COURSEWORK

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ANNEX 15

CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

CHECKLIST FOR APPROVAL OF RESEARCH PROPOSALS (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SUPERVISOR)

Faculty: …………………………………………………………………… Department:

……..……………………………

Postgraduate Programme Student is enrolled in: ……………………………………………………………………..

Name of Student: ……………………………………………………………. Student number: ...……………

Title of Study to be conducted: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Instructions: Tick (√) YES or NO in the space provided to indicate whether particular actions and tasks

were undertaken. In addition, indicate the dates when the actions or tasks were undertaken.

NATURE OF ACTION TAKEN RESPONSE CHOICES DATE WHEN

ACTION

WAS TAKEN

1 The student is registered at UNAM for the current academic year YES NO

2 The research proposal has been prepared under the guidance of a

supervisor or supervisors.

YES

NO

3 The student successfully completed the seminar at department and/or

faculty level.

YES NO

4 The research proposal has been considered and recommended at

departmental level.

YES

NO

5 The research proposal has been considered by the Faculty Postgraduate

Studies Committee the following resolution was taken:

RESOLUTION NUMBER: …………………………………………….

Approved

Rejected

Extended

6 Where extension was granted and the proposal re submitted, the research

proposal has been considered by the Faculty Postgraduate Studies

Committee the following resolution was taken:

RESOLUTION NUMBER: …………………………………………….

Approved

Rejected

7 The research proposal has been submitted to the UNAM PGSC for noting. YES NO

…………………………………………………………… …………………………………………….. ……………….

Name of the Main Supervisor Signature of the Main Supervisor Date:

……………………………………………………………. …………………………………….. …………………

Name of the Co-Supervisor Signature of the Co- Supervisor Date:

Name and Signature of the Faculty PGSC Chairperson: …………………………………………………………….

Date:…………………………………….

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ANNEX 16

RESEARCH PERMISSION LETTER

Student Name

Student number

Programme

Approved research title

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

I hereby confirm that the above mentioned student is registered at the University of Namibia for the

programme indicated. The proposed study met all the requirements as stipulated in the University

guidelines and has been approved by the relevant committees.

The proposal adheres to ethical principles as per attached Ethical Clearance Certificate. Permission is

hereby granted to carry out the research as described in the approved proposal.

Best Regards

------------------------------------------------------- ……………………………..

Name Date

Director: Centre for Postgraduate Studies

Tel: +264 61 2063275

E-mail: directorpgs@unam.na

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ANNEX 17

POSTGRADUATE TARIFFS LIST

A. COMPILATION OF EXAMINATION PAPERS AND MEMORANDUM

Examination papers and their translations as well as memoranda must be submitted ready for

press (memoranda to be available in English only)

Total length of examination up to: 1H00 1H30 2H00 3H00 6H00 9H00 12H00

Tariff N$200 N$250 N$320 N$480 N$600 N$600 N$900

Note: Plus N$11.50 per page of the original paper for the translation of the examination paper.

Where examination consists of more than one paper remuneration will not be per paper but for

the examination as a whole. The tariff is according to the length of all papers. Interpolation of

tariffs up to 6 hours must be done where applicable.

B. MODERATION OF EXAMINATION PAPERS AND MEMORANDA

Total length of examination up

to:

1H00 1H30 2H00 3H00 6H00 9H00 12H00

Tariff: N$110 N$137.50 N$165 N$242 N$330 N$440 N$522

Interpolation of tariffs up to 6 hours must be done where applicable.

C. MARKING OF EXAMINATION SCRIPTS

Total length of examination up to: 1H00 1H30 2H00 3H00 >3H00

Tariff: N$3.63 N$4.62 N$6.00 N$9.00 N$10.00

D. MODERATION OF EXAMINATION SCRIPTS

Total length of examination up to: 1H00 1H30 2H00 3H00 >3H00

Tariff: N$3.63 N$4.62 N$6.00 N$9.00 N$10.00

E. PhD EXAMINATION AND SUPERVISION

Examination Supervision

Internal N$ 2,500 N$ 4,000

External N$ 5,000 N$ 10,000

F. MASTER EXAMINATION AND SUPERVISION

Examination Supervision

Internal N$ 2,000 N$ 2,000

External N$ 2,500 N$ 5,000

G. PRACTICAL AND ORAL EXAMINATION

N$55.99 per hour

H. INVIGILATION OF EXAMINATION

Chief Invigilator: N$65 per session

Invigilator: N$50 per session

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ANNEX 18 POSTGRADUATE CLAIM FORM FOR EXAMINATION/SUPERVISION

SECTION A PERSONAL DETAILS

NAME OF CLAIMANT

TITLE (Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms)

SECTION B CONTACT INFORMATION

E-MAIL ADDRESS

TEL (including country code)

SECTION C DETAILS OF SERVICE RENDERED

NAME OF STUDENT

STUDENT NUMBER

TITLE OF THESIS/DISSERTATION

DEGREE (PhD / Masters)

TYPE OF SERVICE (Examination / Re- Examination

/ Supervision)

AMOUNT CLAIMED N$

SECTION D FULL BANK DETAILS

BANK

BRANCH NAME

BRANCH CODE

TYPE OF ACCOUNT

ACCOUNT NUMBER

FULL NAME AND SURNAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER

BANK PHYSICAL ADDRESS

IBAN NUMBER (INTERNATIONAL BANK ACCOUNT

NUMBER)

SWIFT CODE (required for foreign banking)

SORT CODE(required for foreign banking)

ABA ROUTING NUMBER (required for foreign

banking)

SECTION E CLAIMANT SIGNATURE AND DATE

SIGNATURE_____________________________ DATE:__________________

SECTION F OFFICIAL VERIFICATION

SIGNATURE DATE

Checked by HOD: Department

Checked by HOD: PGS

Approval by Director: CPGS

Finance Department:

ALL CLAIMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY RELEVANT EVIDENCE ON THE SERVICE BEING CLAIMED FOR:

Examiner: Detailed examination report

Supervisor: Bi-annual progress reports for the duration of the study

Note: Claimants outside Namibia and South Africa, must please attach a copy of his/her ID or Passport

Please note there is NO payment for chairing or participating in a viva voce examination panel.

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B. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

(+264 61) 206 3890 (+264 61) 206 3013 mtcloete@unam.na Private Bag 13301, Windhoek,

Namibia

The Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Qualification Name Study Period

Code

17MSRR Master of Science (Rangeland and Resources Management) 2

17MSAE Master of Science in Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) (by Thesis only) 2

17MSAS Master of Science in Agriculture (Animal Science) (by Thesis only) 2

17MSCS Master of Science in Agriculture (Crop Science) (by Thesis only) 2

17MSFS Master of Science in Agriculture (Food Science & Technology) (by Thesis only) 2

17MSSS Master of Science in Agriculture (Soil Science) (by Thesis only) 2

17MSFA Master of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (by Thesis only) 2

17MSER Master of Science in Environment & Natural Resources Management (by Thesis only) 2

17MSWE Master of Science in Wildlife & Ecotourism (by Thesis only) 2

17DPAE Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics 3

17DPAS Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science 3

17DPCS Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science 3

17DPFS Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science & Technology 3

17DPSS Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science 3

17DPFA Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 3

17DPER Doctor of Philosophy in Environment & Natural Resource Management 3

17DPWE Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife & Ecotourism 3

C.2.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

C.2.1.1 The University of Namibia general regulations regarding admission of students to Master’s

Degree programmes shall apply.

C.2.1.2 Notwithstanding the above, students wishing to enrol for this programme must be in

possession of a good undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Biology, Life

Sciences, or related field from a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning.

C.2.2 ASSESSMENT

The following were adopted to ensure high standards and competitive degree quality:

C.2.2.1 A 3-hour theory examination at the end of each course;

C.2.2.2 A pass mark of 60% for all courses, including the thesis;

C.2.2.3 A weighting of 50:50 for continuous assessment (CA) and the final examination;

C.2.2.4 At least 3 different continuous assessments for each course for core courses and 5 for generic

courses;

C.2.2.5 Only students with an attendance record of 80% of all course activities (excluding continuous

assessment activities) and a minimum continuous assessment grade of 40% can write the final

examination;

C.2.2.6 A supplementary examination may be conducted in cases where a student has obtained a

fail mark of 45 – 49% (hereinafter referred to as marginal fail) in the Regular Examinations. A

student who fails to get the required passing marks after the supplementary examination will

have to repeat the failed course in the subsequent year.

C.2.2.7 A student can remain registered for a maximum of 4 years.

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C.2.2.8 Student will only be awarded M.Sc. degree in Rangeland Resources Management upon

completion of all required courses with a pass mark of 60% or higher, including the thesis

component.

C.2.3 DEGREE STRUCTURE

The following will be the structure of the degree.

C.2.3.1 The degree name will be MSc. Rangeland Resources Management and will be housed and

taught in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Namibia.

C.2.3.2 It will be a two-year fulltime program with a 50:50 weighting of course work to research. The

program is based at Neudamm Campus. Classes/Lecturing will take place during daytime.

C.2.3.3 Coursework will be covered over two semesters in the first year while research and thesis work

will be done in the second year.

C.2.3.4 There will be a maximum of 15 students per intake (minimum 5 students) and new intakes will

be done once in two years.

C.2.3.5 The degree course work will comprise of: 8 compulsory core courses, 2 (out of 7) elective

core courses and 2 compulsory generic courses. Graduation requires the completion of

minimum 240 credits in line with NQA guidelines.

C.2.3.6 Core courses, both compulsory and elective will be equally weighted at 12 credits each,

equivalent to 40 hours, while generic courses will each be weighted at 16 credits, equivalent

to 64 hours.

C.2.3.7 Each core course will run over a 4-week block, while the generic courses will run over 28

weeks, across the two semesters.

C.2.3.8 Six core courses will be taught each semester with a week’s break between the core

teaching blocks.

C.2.3.9 Core course examinations will be written immediately after the course, during the inter-block

break.

C.2.3.10 To counter the anticipated time-tabling problem regarding the 7 elective courses, there will

be restricted possible course combinations and sequencing in the student’s degree plan.

C.2.4 TEACHING MODE

This will include; lectures, field work, discussion seminars, case studies, group projects etc.

C.2.5 THESIS COMPONENT

Only students who have successfully passed all coursework shall be allowed to undertake research in

Rangeland and Resources Management. Each student is required to propose a topic and write a

proposal for research before the end of the first year. The official registration for the thesis will depend

upon acceptance of her/ his proposal by Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee.

Two (2) supervisors are recommended per student and the main supervisor must be from UNAM and

must be a PhD holder. All theses must be externally examined.

C.2.6 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

FIRST YEAR

MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE NQF LEVEL L P CREDITS COMPULSORY/

ELECT

IVE

Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 8 04/56 0

Compulsory

ASC 5900 Research/ Exp Design & Analysis 9 2 0.3 8

Compulsory

ASC 5920 Geographic Info Systems & Remote Sensing 9 1.1 1.2 8

Compulsory

ASC 5981 Intro Integrated Resource Management 9 7/w 3/w 12

Compulsory

ASC 5991 Rangeland Ecosystem Structure & Function 9 7/w 3/w 12

Compulsory

ASD 5981 Soil Dynamics 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

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ASW 5981 Water Dynamics 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

ASE 5981 Environmental Physiology 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

ASL 5981 Land Use Planning 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

ASF 5981` Fodder Flow 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

ASR 5981 Rangeland Management 9 7/w 3/w 12

Compulsory

TOTAL SEMESTER 1 CREDITS 128

Semester 2

ASC 5900 Research/ Exp Design & Analysis 9 2 0.3 8

Compulsory

ASC 5920 Geographic Info Systems & Remote Sensing 9 1.1 1.2 8

Compulsory

ASC 5992 Rangeland Degradation and Its Mitigation 9 7/w 3/w 12

Compulsory

ASN 5982 Nutrition of Foraging Animals 9 7/w 3/w 12

Compulsory

ASS 5982 Sustainable Livelihoods 9 7/w 3/w 12

Compulsory

ASR 5982 Range Biodiversity and Conservation 9 7/w 3/w 12

Compulsory

ASC 5982 Wildlife Ecology & Management 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

ASE 5982 Natural Resource Economics 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

ASP 5982 Natural Resource Policies 9 7/w 3/w 12

Elective

TOTAL SEMESTRER 2 CREDITS 116

TOTAL FIRST YEAR CREDITS 244

SECOND YEAR

MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE NQF LEVEL CREDITS

COMP

ULSORY

/

ELECTIV

E

Semester 1

ASC 5910 Research Project / Thesis 9

Compulsory

Semester 2

ASC 5910 Research Project / Thesis 9

Compulsory

TOTAL SECOND YEAR CREDITS 128

TOTALS 340

The Master of Science in Agriculture – by Thesis in approved disciplines will be offered in compliance

with the general regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia as

contained in this Prospectus. Refer to C.1 for the list of Master by Thesis programmes offered.

The Master of Science (Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – by Thesis only) will be offered in compliance

with the general regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia as

contained in this Prospectus.

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture (PhD) in approved disciplines will be offered in compliance

with the general regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia as

contained in this Prospectus. Refer to C.1 for the list of doctorate programmes offered.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (PhD) will be offered in compliance with the

general regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of as contained in this

Prospectus.MPORTANT Please consult the Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Resources Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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D. FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

(+264 61) 206 3771 (+264 61) 206 3914 igases@unam.na Private Bag 13301,

Windhoek, Namibia

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences may award the following postgraduate

qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study Period

12PDIA Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing (No intake 2017)

2

12MSAF Master of Science in Accounting and Finance 2

12MPST Master of Arts in Political Studies (taught programme) (No intake 2017)

2

12MPSR Master of Arts in Political Studies (by Thesis only) (No intake 2017)

2

12MPAN Master of Public Administration (taught programme) 2

12MPAR Master of Public Administration (by Thesis only) 2

12MSEC Master of Science in Economics 2

12DPST Doctor of Philosophy in Political Studies (No intake 2017)

3

12DPAN Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration 3

12DMAN Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science 3

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

All enquiries related to Programmes offered through the Namibia Business School

must be addressed directly to the Academic Programme Officers and the Assistant

Directors at the Business School.

Telephone& Contacts: Tel (+264 61) 413 500

E-mail :busschool@edu.na & academicofficer@nbs.edu.na

D.2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNAL AUDITING D.2.1 OBJECTIVES AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME

To train senior and middle level officers in current methods and practices of Internal Auditing.

To update knowledge of senior and middle level officers on international trends in Internal Auditing.

To empower senior and middle level officers who have B-degrees or equivalent qualifications and

working experience.

To provide practical tutorials using existing reports, financial statements and other legislative

documents which staff use on a day-to-day basis.

To expose various officers (who may have spent several years working in only one section of their

workplaces without knowing the entire process of their results) to the overall structure of Accounting.

To provide an interface between the theory and practice of Internal Auditing

To open up avenues of further training and development to pursue careers as Professional in Internal

Auditing.

To provide an opportunity to enter master’s programmes for those who do not have a level 8

honours first degree with at least a C grade average (lower second).

D.2.2 TARGET GROUP

The target group is Senior and Middle level Accountants, Auditors, Managers, Administrators and

persons interested in becoming Certified Internal Auditors (CIA). Fresh graduates interested to pursue

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careers in accounting and auditing areas, especially internal audit functions may also apply for

admission.

D.2.3 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

An applicant should be a holder of Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification in

related disciplines offered by the University of Namibia or its equivalent. Preference will be given to

persons employed in public service in the areas of accounting, auditing and finance, and holding a

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related disciplines.

The students applying for admission may be interviewed and assessed by the Department of

Accounting, Auditing and Income Tax before recommendation of their admissions to the Centre for

Postgraduate Studies.

D.2.4 MODE OF DELIVERY

The mode of delivery will be a full time, face to face interaction during evening hours and may include

seminars, group discussions, guest lectures etc.

D.2.5 INTAKE

The mere fulfilment of the admission requirements does not guarantee a place on the programme as

the admission is limited to 20 places per intake.

The intake for the Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing shall be every alternate year.

D.2.6 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

The duration of the Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing program shall be 2 years full time spread

over four semesters of fourteen (14) weeks each. The program shall follow the university calendar. The

maximum duration for completing the programme shall be 4 academic years.

D.2.7 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of the students for this qualification will be based on existing University regulations as

follows:

Continuous assessment (Written tests and assignment) - 50%

Final examination 50% (1 x 3 hours in each course course)

A student will be eligible to write the University examination in a module only if he/she has obtained the

required Continuous Assessment marks of 40% in that module. The minimum pass mark in a module

(both continuous assessment and main examination combined) will be 50%.

Students must attend at least 80% of the lectures in order to be admitted to the final examination.

Students shall write a 3 hour final examination in each module at the end of each semester and must

pass in all the module and the project in order to qualify for Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing.

D.2.8 EXAMINATION RULES

Examination regulations of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences and the University of

Namibia shall be applicable.

D.2.9 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

First year (First and Second semester) 4 + 3 = 7 112 credits

Second Year (First and Second semester) 3 + Project 128 credits

Total 10 + Project 240 credits

D.2.10 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

A student must pass at least two third of the first year modules (with 72 credits) in the first year in order to

progress to the second year. However, if a student fails the pre requisite for a specific module, then

she/he cannot register for that module.

D.2.11 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR THE REVISED CURRICULUM

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The new revised curriculum shall be applicable for students registering for the qualification as from

the 2014 academic year.

Students registered under the existing curriculum shall continue with the existing curriculum to

qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing. Any student who fails a module in the

existing curriculum will have to register for the following module:

Old Curriculum New Curriculum

Code Module Title Code Module Title

AAP 4832

ADA 4972

Audit Planning

Documenting Audit Information & Reporting AAP 4831 Audit Planning, Documentation and Reporting

ACG4971 Corporate Governance& Risk Management ACG 4931 Corporate Governance

APF 4851 Public Financial Management APF4852 Public Financial Management

AMA 4812 Management Accounting AMF4812 Managerial Accounting

ASM4852 Strategic Management ASM4831 Strategic Management

AIS4811

AIS4851

Information Systems Auditing Role and

Techniques

Information Systems Development & Project

Management

AIS4832 Information Systems Audit

AAR4931 Research Methods ARM4832 Research Methods

A student failing the phasing out module will be given one more year to pass the modules.

D.2.12 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title Contact

hours

NQF

Credits

NQF

Level

Pre-

requisites

1st Year 1st Semester

AAF 4811 Accounting and Financial Systems 56 16 8

ASM 4831 Strategic Management 56 16 8

AAP 4831 Audit Planning, Documentation and Reporting 56 16 8

UAE 4819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Studies 56 8

Total First Semester 224 48

2nd Semester

AMF 4812 Managerial Accounting 56 16 8

ARM 4832 Research Methods 56 16 8

AIS 4832 Information Systems Audit 56 16 8

APF 4852 Public Financial Management 56 16

Total Second Semester 224 64

Total for First year 448 112

2nd Year 1st Semester

AIA 4831 Internal Auditing 56 16 8

AFI 4951 Financial Investigation and Forensic Accounting 56 24 9 AAF 4831 &

AAP 4831

ACG 4931 Corporate Governance 56 24 9

Total first Semester 168 64

2nd Semester

APW 4872 Project 56 64 8 ARM 4832

Total 2nd Semester 56 64

Total for Second year 224 128

Total for the program 240

D.2.13 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

The Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing will be awarded after successful completion of all 240

NQF credits prescribed in the curriculum.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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This program consists of two major parts i.e: core modules and a thesis. The program runs for two full

academic years of evening study.

D.3 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

D.3.1 OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAM

The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance Programme consists of two major parts: core taught

modules and a thesis.

This programme is designed for graduates with interest and sound knowledge of accounting and

finance. It offers participants advanced preparation for career development in accounting and

finance and it also provides an excellent foundation from which to pursue research at Doctoral level.

The target group includes finance managers and accountants who are responsible for the accounting

and financial management of organisational resources. It is also appropriate for those who aspire to

work as chief financial officers, management accountants, finance managers, financial analysts,

controllers, and their assistants in the private and public sector organisations and those who are already

in employment in these areas.

D.3.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

1. A student must have:

A Bachelor of Accounting (level 8) or an equivalent degree from the University of Namibia or

any other recognised institution of higher learning with at least a C grade average (lower

second class).

OR

A Postgraduate diploma in business related fields from the University of Namibia or its

equivalent with at least a C grade average (lower second class).

2. Prospective students may be interviewed and assessed by the Department of Accounting before

recommendation to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies for admission.

D.3.3 INTAKE

The mere fulfilment of the admission requirements does not guarantee a place in the Programme as

admission is limited to 15 per intake.

The intake for the Master of Science in Accounting and Finance shall be every alternate year.

D.3.4 MODE OF DELIVERY

The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance is a face to face, full time evening study programme.

Teaching includes lectures, discussions, case analyses, student presentations, group projects and

lectures/seminars by guest speakers from industry and government.

D.3.5 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance shall be a two years full-time face to face evening

study Programme. The maximum study period for the programme is four (4) academic years.

D.3.6 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS

1. For each taught course, there will be a continuous assessment involving at least two pieces of work,

which may be tests, assignments, term papers, case studies as deemed necessary by the lecturer.

There will be a three-hour final examination at the end of the semester in which a course is offered.

2. A student must obtain a continuous assessment mark of 40% for admittance to the main

examination. The University of Namibia’s regulations for postgraduate studies shall be applicable in

respect of class attendance, examinations, academic integrity, and ranking achieved.

3. The final marks will consist of Continuous Assessment Marks (50%) and the final examination marks

(50%).

4. A student must submit a research proposal at the beginning of the first semester of the second year

of study to the Department. The student shall be further required to present the proposal at a

Departmental Seminar consisting of his/her supervisor, other members of the Programme and

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departmental staff. The Department will assign a supervisor to each student. The proposal must be

approved by the department of Accounting, Auditing and Income Tax, Faculty of Economics and

Management Science and the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee before research study

can be conducted.

5. The thesis will be evaluated by two examiners (one internal examiner and one external examiner).

D.3.7 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

First year (First and Second semester) 4 + 3 = 7 132 credits

Second Year (First and Second semester) 3 + Thesis 132 credits

Total 10 + Project 264 credits

D.3.8 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

A student who fails a module must re-register in the next cycle. A student who fails more than three

module in the first year will be discontinued from the Programme.

A student must pass all coursework examinations before proceeding to write the thesis.

D.3.9 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR THE REVISED CURRICULUM

The new revised curriculum shall be applicable from January 2014 to students registering for the

qualification there after.

The students registered under the existing curriculum shall continue with the existing curriculum to

qualify for the Master of Science in Accounting and Finance degree. Any student who fail a

module in the existing curriculum will have to register for the following equivalent modules:

Old Curriculum New Curriculum

Code Module Title Code Module Title

AAF 5910 Advanced Financial Accounting AAF 5981

AAF 5982

Advanced Financial Accounting I &

Advanced Financial Accounting II

AAC 5971 Auditing and Corporate Governance ACG 5931 Corporate Governance

AAM 5931 Advanced Management Accounting AAM 5932 Advanced Management Accounting

AAP 5951 Advanced Public Sector Accounting AAF 5982 Advanced Financial Accounting II

ACF 5932 Corporate Financial Analysis and Valuation ACF 5931 Corporate Financial Analysis and Valuation

ADR 5931 Derivatives and Risk Management AIM 5931 Investment Management and Financial Derivatives

AII 5951 International Investment and Finance AIF 5931 International Investment and Finance

D.3.10 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title Contact

Hours

NQF

Credits

NQF

level

Pre-

requisites

1st Year 1st Semester

AAF 5981 Advanced Financial Accounting I 56 18 9

ACF 5931 Corporate Financial Analysis and Valuation 56 24 9

ACG5931 Corporate Governance 56 24 9

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 56 8

Total for Semester 1 224 66

2nd Semester

AAF 5982 Advanced Financial Accounting II 56 18 9

AAM 5932 Advanced Management Accounting 56 24 9

AAR 5952 Advanced Research Methods 56 24 9

Total for Semester 2 168 66

Total for Year 1 392 132

2nd Year

1st Semester

Note: Select any three courses from the following four electives:

AIF5931 International Investment and Finance 56 24 9 ACF5931 &

AAM5932

AIM 5931 Investment Management and Financial Derivatives 56 24 9 ACF5931

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ACI 5951 Contemporary Issues in Accounting& Finance 56 24 9 AAF5981 &

AAF5982

AFI 5951 Financial Investigation & Forensic Accounting 56 24 9 AAF5981 &

AAF5982

Total for semester 1 168 72

2nd Semester

ATH 5972 Thesis 60 9 All first year

modules

Total for semester 2 60

Total for Year 2 168 132

Total for the Programme 560 264

D.3.11 EXEMPTIONS

A student who has already done any of the modules included in this curriculum at master’s level

may be exempted from a maximum of two modules, subject to the recommendation by the HOD

and approval by the Centre for Postgraduate Studies according to the University exemption

regulations.

A holder of the Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing from the University of Namibia will be

eligible for exemption for ACG5931 Governance and AFI5951 - Financial Investigation and Forensic

Accounting modules, provided they have successfully completed these modules.

D.3.12 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance will be awarded after successful completion of all

264 NQF credits prescribed in the curriculum.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

D.4 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS

INTRODUCTION The Master of Science in Economics programme offered by the Economics Department at UNAM was

upgraded to a collaborative Masters programme in Economics, under the coordination of the African

Economic Research Consortium (AERC), based in Nairobi, Kenya. The programme consists of three

phases: the first phase is coursework, which covers the core modules and selected electives offered at

UNAM; the second phase is the set of electives offered through a Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) in a

country chosen by the AERC’s Academic Board; and the final phase involves theses to be conducted

after completion of coursework, including the electives offered at the JFE.

D.4.1 OBJECTIVES

The collaborative Master’s programme aims to assist participating universities in training economists in

advanced theory and methods, mainly for policy analysis and economic management within

government, but also for employment in the private sector. It aims also to provide the foundation for

students to pursue more advanced studies at the doctoral level, mainly for employment in universities

and research institutions. To these ends, the collaborative programme aims to help develop Masters

programmes in Economics in African universities that meet international standards, which are relevant

to the unique circumstances of African economies, and which can eventually be sustained with local

resources.

The programme is designed for graduates with a strong interest in economics, with the aim of

strengthening skills in quantitative methods and econometric techniques needed for advanced studies

in economics, research and the academic profession. The programme is also suited for professionals in

the private and public sectors since these sectors need economic tools to analyse risks from different

perspectives. The main objective of the program is to build capacity, particularly for the Economics

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Department at UNAM, as well as for the Namibian economy, since there are limited qualified

professionals in the field of economics in the country.

D.4.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

1. A student must have a Bachelor of Economics or an equivalent degree from UNAM or any other

recognised institution of higher learning at the NQF level 8 or equivalent.

2. A student must have a minimum of a C grade average (Lower Second Class degree).

3. All applications will be reviewed and shortlisted by a committee of the Department of Economics

at UNAM.

4. Prospective students may be interviewed by the Departmental Committee if deemed necessary.

5. The Centre for Postgraduate Studies will determine eligibility of a student.

Note: Applicants should note that the submission of an application does not necessarily ensure

admission.

D.4.3 ACADEMIC YEAR AND MODE OF DELIVERY

The academic year of the Master of Science in Economics programme starts in July, while the

normal academic year of UNAM starts in February.

The programme will be offered face-to-face during the day on a full-time basis.

D.4.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Economics degree cannot be obtained in less than two academic years of

study, and must be completed within a maximum period of three academic years.

D.4.5 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1. For each taught course, there will be at least two pieces of work to account for the continuous

assessment (CA) mark, and these will involve tests, assignments, projects and term papers, as

deemed necessary by the Lecturer.

2. There will be a three-hour examination in each taught course at the end of the semester in which it

is offered.

3. A student must obtain a continuous assessment mark of at least 40% for admission to examination.

The final mark will consist of 50% of the CA mark and 50% of the end-of-semester examination mark.

4. The end-of-semester examination papers will be moderated internally and externally.

5. The University of Namibia’s regulations for postgraduate studies, class attendance, examinations,

academic integrity and other rules will apply to the Master of Science in Economics programme

(see Section B of this Prospectus).

6. A student must pass all taught courses before being allowed to work on the thesis. A student who

fails a module but meets the minimum requirement for a supplementary examination must take the

supplementary examination and pass it before being allowed to work on the thesis.

7. A student who fails a module but does not meet the minimum requirement for a supplementary

examination has to repeat the module.

8. A module can only be repeated twice.

9. A student must pass all modules (including the thesis) to qualify for the award of the Master of

Science in Economics degree.

10. The assessment and evaluation of students in the electives offered at the JFE will be determined by

the AERC’s Academic Board. The marks obtained in modules offered at the JFE will form part of the

student’s academic record at UNAM.

11. A student must submit a research proposal by the beginning of the first semester in the second year

of study. The research proposal must be presented to a Departmental Seminar consisting of his/her

colleagues and staff members, including the thesis supervisor. The research proposal must be

approved by the Department of Economics and the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee.

After approval by the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee and ratification of the research

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proposal summary by the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee, the student must obtain ethical

clearance from the Research and Publications Office and a research permission letter from the

Centre for Postgraduate Studies before the research study can be conducted.

12. Each thesis will be examined and graded by an Internal Examiner and an External Examiner.

13. Rules and regulations of the Postgraduate Studies Committee of UNAM will apply.

D.4.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A student is allowed to register for modules giving a total of 144 credits within the first academic year.

The student registers for modules giving a total of 54 credits within the first semester of the second

academic year. The student registers for the thesis during the second semester of the second

academic year.

D.4.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

The minimum number of credits needed to pass before being allowed to work on the thesis is 198.

D.4.8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

A student who fails a module but does not meet the minimum requirement for a supplementary

examination has to repeat the module.

A module can only be repeated twice.

D.4.9 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Credits

NQF

Level

Compulsory (C)/

Elective (E)

Contact

Hours

Year 1 Semester 1 – (July-November)

EMT5981 Advanced Microeconomic Theory I 18 9 (C) 4

EMA5981 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory I 18 9 (C) 4

EME5981 Advanced Mathematical Economics 18 9 (C) 4

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Post Graduate Students* 9 (C) 4

Total Credits Semester 1 54

Year 1 Semester 2 – (February-June)

EMT5982 Advanced Microeconomic Theory II 18 9 (C) 4

EMA5982 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory II 18 9 (C) 4

EAE5982 Advanced Applied Econometrics 18 9 (C) 4

Elective 1 (Part I) ** 18 9 (E) 4

Elective 2 (Part I) *** 18 9 (E) 4

Total credits Semester 2 90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 144

Year 2 Semester 1

ERM5981 Research Methodology and Computer

Applications

18 9 (C) 4

Elective 1 (Part II) ** 18 9 (E) 4

Elective 2 (Part II) *** 18 9 (E) 4

Total Credits Semester 1 54

Year 2 Semester 2

EMT5952 Thesis 66 9

Total credits Semester 2 66

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 264

* Compulsory but non-contributory.

** A student must do both Part I and Part II of elective 1.

*** A student must do both Part I and Part II of elective 2.

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Some of the following electives will be offered by the Department of Economics at UNAM, depending

on the expertise available in the department at a particular point in time. Those electives not offered in

the Department of Economics at UNAM will be offered at the JFE.

List of Electives

Electives (Part I)

Year1 Semester 2

Electives (Part II)

Year 2 Semester 1

EEA 5982 Agricultural Economics I EEA 5981 Agricultural Economics II

ECF 5982 Corporate Finance and

Investment I

ECF 5981 Corporate Finance and Investment II

EET 5982 Econometric Theory and Practice I EET 5981 Econometric Theory and Practice II

EPA 5982 Development Policy Analysis I EPA 5981 Development Policy Analysis II

EEE 5982 Environmental Economics I EEE 5981 Environmental Economics II

EGE 5982 Game Theory and Information

Economics I

EGE 5981 Game Theory and Information Economics II

EHE 5982 Health Economics I EHE 5981 Health Economics II

EIN 5982 Industrial Economics I EIN 5981 Industrial Economics II

EIE 5982 International Economics I EIE 5981 International Economics II

ELE 5982 Labour Economics I ELE 5981 Labour Economics II

EMG 5982 Managerial Economics I EMG 5981 Managerial Economics II

EMO5982 Monetary Economics & Practice I EMO 5981 Monetary Economics & Practice II

EPE5982 Public Sector Economics I EPE 5981 Public Sector Economics II

D.4.10 EXEMPTIONS

A student who has completed and passed any or some of the modules and electives included in this

curriculum at the master’s level may qualify for exemption up to a maximum of two modules, subject to

recommendation of the Head of Department and approval by the Centre for Postgraduate Studies.

D.4.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

The Master of Science in Economics will be awarded after successful completion of all 264 NQF credits

prescribed in the curriculum.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

D.5 MASTER OF ARTS IN POLITICAL STUDIES & MASTER OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

D.5.1 INTRODUCTION

The Political and Administrative Studies’ (DPAS) postgraduate curricula reflect the contributions of a

wide-range of stakeholders. If properly articulated and with robust quality control, these academic

programmes will not only enhance the knowledge of those enrolled in them, but the curricula will help

individuals to acquire such knowledge and research skills useful in a range of applications in both the

public and the private sector. A surge in the delivery of academically robust postgraduate offerings in

both Politics and Public Administration, coupled with increased calls for capacity-building to be at the

heart of the global security agenda have led to the requirement for and/or new knowledge and skill-

sets.

The Department offers two different types of degrees, namely, Master of Arts in Political Studies (M.A.

Political Studies) (no intake 2017) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) These programmes are

offered in two modes.

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The first is by research which entails writing a comprehensive thesis on an approved topic. The student

will be required to register and pass two modules: Research Methodology (PAR 5962), and a second

course related to the student’s research topic which the department should have approved before the

student registered. Additionally, commencement of the programme starts at the beginning of the

Second Semester in order to allow the student to register for the Research Methodology module. The

module is offered in the Second Semester of the first academic year of the programme.

The second mode is by course work which requires the student to register for a minimum of eight (8)

modules of which five are core.

The student will also write a thesis comprising an abstract of between 300 and 400 words, and a thesis

of between 12000 and 15000 words.

D.5.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to these programmes is determined by the Rules and Regulations of the University.

Students applying from other institutions of higher learning may be required, over and above the official

academic transcript, to submit some examples of their written work to the Department.

Prospective students could be interviewed and assessed by the Department to determine their

eligibility for admission.

D.5.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The Master’s degree by research is done on a part time basis while the Master’s degree by coursework

can be done either on a full time or on a part time basis.

D.5.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master’s degree by research is done on a part time basis, and should be completed within three

(3) years. An extension of the registration period of up to one academic year beyond the specified

three years may be granted by the University. Consent of the supervisor/s and the Faculty is a

precondition for such an extension of registration.

The Master’s degree by coursework can be done either on a full time or on a part time basis. When

done on a full time basis the programme should be completed within two (2) years, and within three (3)

if it is done on a part time basis. Both modes allow for one (1) year extension of the registration period

beyond the specified two and three years respectively if granted by the University on the

recommendation of the Faculty and with the consent of the supervisor/s involved.

D.5.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A student registered for a coursework programme shall write an examination at the end of each

module. To qualify for admission to the examination a student must obtain a minimum Continuous

Assessment (CA) mark of 40 %. Each module is worth twenty four (24) Credits, and eighty (80) for a

thesis.

A student registered for a Master’s degree by research only will be supervised by a duly appointed and

qualified supervisor(s) subject to the Postgraduate Regulations of the University and to the

Departmental guidelines. His/her thesis will be examined by two or more qualified examiners duly

appointed and approved by UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee – acting on behalf of the Senate.

The Department has the right to deregister a student if he/she does not progress satisfactorily in either

the course work or in writing the thesis. A student is expected to successfully complete two-thirds of the

required number of modules per academic year if he/she wishes to continue to the following

academic year. All modules need to be passed before a student proceeds to the thesis component.

D.5.6 EVALUATION OF THESIS

Evaluation of thesis will be done under the Postgraduate Rules and Regulations of the university (see

Section B of this Prospectus).

D.5.7 EXEMPTIONS

Exemptions for postgraduate work done at another recognised university will be determined by the

Department in due consideration of the following:

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A maximum of four (4) modules will be exempted.

Applications for exemptions form (obtainable from the Centre for Postgraduate Studies) must be

completed, accompanied by a valid course framework and academic transcript must be

submitted to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies after recommendation by the relevant lecturer

and Head of Department.

The decision of the Department shall be recommended to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies for

final approval.

The Department retains the right not to grant exemption for work completed at another university.

D.5.8 DEPARTMENTAL POLICY

Following are departmental policy provisions:

Study at Master’s level is based on tutorials and seminars, rather than traditional lectures. That means

the students have to participate actively in such tutorials/seminars, and that they have to do the

necessary reading before each lecture or tutorial session.

When students are unavoidably prevented from attending a tutorial/seminar or completing a written

assignment as scheduled, they have an obligation to inform the concerned lecturer as soon as

possible.

Supervisor(s) will be assigned only after their approval by the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee.

Each supervisor will enter into a written contract with the student concerned specifying the rights and

obligations of both parties.

The Department will appoint a suitably-qualified Course Convener for each of its academic

programmes.

Additionally, the Department considers academic integrity as fundamental to every facet of the

scholarly process and, it is expected of every student and lecturer. It entails firm adherence to

academic honesty and to ethical conduct consistent with values based on standards that respect the

intellectual property and efforts of both oneself and others.

D.5.9 CURRICULA COMPILATION

Master of Arts in Political Studies [12MPST] In Year 1 all modules are compulsory

Year I Semester 1 –

Course Title Course

Code

NQA Level Contact

Hours

Credits

Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students UAE 5819

The Politics of Southern Africa PPA 5971 9 4 24

The Study of Comparative Politics PCP 5971 9 4 24

The Politics of Global Change & Governance PGC 5971 9 4 24

Total Credits: 72

Year 1 - Semester 2

Course Title Course

Code

NQA Level Contact

Hours

Credits

Research Methodology PAR 5962 9 2 12

State & Civil Society in Africa PSC 5972 9 4 24

International Mediation & Conflict

Transformation

PMC 5972 9 4 24

Total Credits: 60

In Year 2 Semester 1 students need two modules and a Research Paper [PRP 5961].

The electives are:

Contemporary World Politics [PCW 5971]

Government and Private Sector Relations [PGP 5971]

Comparative Foreign Policy [PFP 5971]

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Year 2 – Semester 1

Course Title Course

Code

NQA Level Contact Hours Credits

Research Paper PRP 5961 9 2 12

African Politics PAP 5971 9 4 24

Elective 9 4 24

Total Credits: 60

In Year 2 Semester 2 all modules should have been passed before proceeding to the thesis component.

Year 2 Semester 2

Course Code NQA

Level

Contact Hours Credits

Thesis PMP 5992 9 Regular

Consultation

80

Total Credits: 80

In all, the student must have a total of 272 credits in order to graduate.

Master of Public Administration [12 MPAN] In Year 1 all modules are compulsory Year 1, Semester 1

Course Title Course

Code

NQF level Contact

Hours

Credits

Academic Writing for Post Graduate Students UAE 5819

Human Resources Management PRM 5971 9 4 24

Economic of Public finance PEP 5971 9 4 24

Public Management Administration PAM 5971 9 4 24

Total Credits: 72

Year 1, Semester 2

Course Title Course

Code

NQF level Contact

Hours

Credits

Research Methodology PAR 5962 9 2 12

Regional and Local Government

Management

PRL 5972 9 4 24

Public Policy Process and Analysis PPA 5972 9 4 24

Total Credits: 60

In Year 2 Semester 1 students should register for two Electives and a Research Paper [PRP 5961].

The electives are:

Government and Private Sector Relations [PGP 5971]

Organisation Behaviour and Management [POB 5971]

Project Development Planning and Management [PPM 5971]

Year 2, Semester 1

Course Title Course

Code

NQF level Contact Hours Credits

Research Paper PRP 5961 9 2 12

Elective 9 4 24

Elective 9 4 24

Total Credits: 60

In Year 2, Semester 2: All modules should have been passed before proceeding to the thesis

component.

Year 2, Semester 2:

Course Title Course Code NQF

level

Contact Hours Credits

Thesis PMT 5972 9 Regular

Consultation

80

Total Credits: 80

In all, the student must have a total of 272 credits in to graduate.

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The Master of Public Administration by Thesis only and the Master of Arts in Political Studies by Thesis only

will be offered in compliance with the general regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at

the University of Namibia as contained in this Prospectus. Refer to Regulations for Postgraduate Studies

in the Section B of this Prospectus.

INTAKE FOR 2016

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in approved disciplines will be offered in compliance with the

general regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University. Refer to Regulations for

Postgraduate Studies in the Section B of this Prospectus.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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E. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

264 61) 206 3724 (+264 61) 206 3980 ideklerk@unam.na Private Bag 13301, Windhoek,

Namibia

E.1 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

The Faculty of Education may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study Period

10MEDU Master of Education (by Thesis only) 2

10MAED Master of Education (Adult Education) 2

10MECA Master of Education (Curriculum and Assessment Studies) 2

10MECD Master of Education (Early Childhood Development) 2

10MEET Master of Education (Educational Technology) 2

10MEGC Master of Educational Psychology (Guidance and Counselling) 2 10MEIE Master of Education (Inclusive Education)

2

10MELP Master of Education (Leadership, Management and Policy Studies)

2

10MEDL Master of Education (Literacy and Learning) 2

10MEME Master of Education (Mathematics Education) 2

10MESE Master of Education (Science Education) 2

10MEPE Master of Education (Sports Education) 2

10DECA Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Studies) 3

10DEMA Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Educational Management and Administration) 3

10DELP Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Educational Law and Policy Studies) 3

10DECH Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Comparative and History of Education)

3

10DEPS Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Philosophy and Sociology of Education)

3

10DEDA Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Adult Education) 3

10DEME Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Mathematics Education) 3

10DESE Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Science Education) 3

10DEPE Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Sport Education) 3

10DEGC Doctor of Philosophy in Education (School Guidance and Counseling) 3

10DECD Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Early Childhood Education) 3

10DEIE Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Inclusive Education) 3

TER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

E.2.1 RATIONALE AND PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Education is faced with complex challenges for which undergraduate education may not provide

adequate solutions. The M. Ed aims at bridging that gap. This programme is designed to cater for

postgraduate students intending to pursue a level 9 degree in education and thereby more in-depth

knowledge and skills in their respective areas of educational specialisations.

The programme can be done either by coursework and thesis or by thesis only. It is expected of

students who opt for the coursework and thesis option to adhere to the required modules as stipulated

under the specific programme in this prospectus. In addition, students will be required to complete, an

advanced compulsory module for all postgraduate students in “Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students”.

Spesialisation per Department

Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Studies

Master of Education (Curriculum and Assessment Studies)

Master of Education (Educational Technology)

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Department of Educational Foundations and Management

Master of Education (Leadership, Management and Policy Studies)

Department of Lifelong Learning and Community Development

Master of Education (Adult Education)

Department of Mathematics, Science and Sport Education

Master of Education (Sport Education)

Master of Education (Mathematics Education)

Master of Education (Science Education)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Master of Education (Early Childhood Development)

Master of Educational Psychology (Guidance and Counselling) Master of Education (Inclusive Education)

Master of Education (Leadership, Management and Policy Studies)

Master of Education (Literacy and Learning

Note: UNAM calculate Masters’ credits at a ratio of 1.5 to the undergraduate programmes. Therefore a

full module is equal to 24 credits per semester and a double module 48 credits per year.

E.2.1 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE M. ED DEGREE

Subject to the provisions of the Regulations for Postgraduate Programes of the University of Namibia,

Special Regulations of the Faculty of Education shall apply for the programmes that follow.

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DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [10MAED] NOTE: The offerings of this programme or modules in the programme are subjected to the number of

students enrolled in the programme or the availability of qualified lecturing staff. It will remain the

prerogative of the Faculty of Education to determine the number of Master of Education and Ph.D.

students that can be enrolled each year.

E.3 MASTER OF EDUCATION (ADULT EDUCATION)

E.3.1 OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAM

The programme is intended to provide advanced knowledge, skills and competence for adult

educators, trainers and related practitioners, in order to meet the high level manpower requirements of

relevant institutions and departments of government, the private sector and non-governmental

organisations engaged in a variety of development work for the promotion of Namibia’s national

interests and expectations.

E.3.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To qualify for entry into the M.Ed (Adult Education) programme, applicants should hold:

either

(a) A B.Ed (Adult Education) degree (Level 8) or equivalent of the University of Namibia or any

recognised institution of Higher Learning as may be acceptable to the Centre for Postgraduate

Studies, with a minimum of 60% average or equivalent;

or

(b) A Bachelor’s degree (level 8) in related disciplines with a minimum of 60% average or equivalent.

The related disciplines shall include Education, Community Development, Social Welfare, Mass

Communication in Adult Education, Social Sciences and Humanities;

and

(c) All students should have valid professional work experience in Adult Education, Training and

related development work, for at least three (3) years;

and

(d) Prospective students must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education i.e. oral

and/or written admission tests.

and

(e) All applicants should also submit at least two (2) satisfactory professional references; and

applicants may also be required to provide evidence of potential to perform successfully in a

postgraduate level programme.

E.3.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face via block sessions only.

E.3.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students that have registered initially as full time students will only be allowed to change their

offering type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the

University.

E.3.5 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL

The teaching and learning model will be based on the student-centred approach which is

characterised by seminars, self-study elements, lectures, projects, individual and/or group activities,

discussions, tutorials, etc.

E.3.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of students’ academic achievement shall involve the following basic segments:

E.3.6.1 Continuous Assessment

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Students will be assessed through continuous assessment work in forms of assignments, tests, homework

and such exercises, as may be in conformity with the general norm in this University continuous

assessment shall have a weighting of 50% of the Final Mark in a module/double module. A Continuous

Assessment mark of 50% will be required for each module/double module in order to sit for the

examination.

E.3.6.2 Examination:

Students’ performance in all taught courses will also be assessed through written examinations. The

general rubric of the examination shall conform to the Academic General Regulations of the University

of Namibia. The Examination shall count for 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A

subminimum of 40% is required for each paper.

E.3.6.3 Final Mark:

The final mark in each module/double module shall consist of the total Continuous Assessment and

Examination scores on a 50/50 basis. A student needs to have an average of 50% for each module in

order to pass that module.

E.3.6.4 Supplementary Examinations:

There shall be allowance for supplementary examinations for students who fail to pass the requirements

in a module or modules. The eligibility and other issues for supplementary examinations shall be

determined by the provisions of the General Regulations for examinations of the University of Namibia.

E.3.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis (in the case of the coursework and thesis students), s/he

must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.3.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEA

R 1

Module Name Module

Code

Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite Credits

Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

UAE5819 4 p/w+1pr 9 None

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 4 p/w 9 None 48

Foundations of Adult Education MAE 5980 3 p/w 9 None 36

Choose two electives

Twentieth Century Thinkers AMT 5900 2 p/w 9 None 24

Adult Education Policy Studies AMP 5920 2 p/w 9 None 24

Mass Communication in Adult Education AMM 5940 2 p/w 9 None 24

Advanced Community Education Studies AMC 5960 2 p/w 9 None 24

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

YEA

R 2

Module Module

Code

Level Periods Pre-requisite Credits

Seminar ESS 5929 9 2 day seminars: One in

semester one and one

in semester two; 28 hrs

practical work

Successful completion of all taught

courses

Co-requisite: EETM 5980

18

Thesis ETM 5980 9 Individual supervision Successful completion of all taught

courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

Total Credits: 240 credits

E.3.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Masters of Education (Adult Education) a student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

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c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia, and

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT STUDIES E

E.4 MASTER OF EDUCATION (CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT

STUDIES)

E.4.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The general admission requirements for all M. Ed programmes (excluding M. Ed in Adult Education) are

indicated below. The normal admission requirements for admission to the M. Ed programme shall be:

(a) A B.Ed Honours degree (level 8) from this or any recognised university or equivalent institution with

at least a 60% average or its equivalent

or

(b) A Bachelor’s degree with a concurrent Professional Qualification, meeting level 8 requirements.

The average for all the qualifications should be 60% average or its equivalent

and

(c) At least two years of appropriate post bachelor’s professional experience in education which may

be acquired concurrently with part-time bachelor’s (undergraduate) studies.

and

(d) Prospective students must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education i.e. oral

and/or written admission tests.

and

(e) At least two (2) satisfactory professional references. Where appropriate, evidence of potential to

perform successfully in graduate level programme

E.4.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face via block sessions only.

E.4.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.4.4 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL

The teaching and learning model will be based on the student-centred approach which is

characterised by seminars, self-study elements, lectures, projects, individual and/or group activities,

discussions, tutorials, etc.

E.4.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of students’ academic achievement shall involve the following basic segments:

E.4.5.1 Continuous Assessment

Students will be assessed through continuous assessment work in forms of assignments, tests, homework

and such exercises, as may be in conformity with the general norm in this University Continuous

assessment shall have a weighting of 50% of the Final Mark in a module/double module. A Continuous

Assessment mark of 50% will be required for each module/double module in order to sit for the

examination.

E.4.5.2 Examination

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Students’ performance in all taught modules will also be assessed through written examinations. The

general rubric of the examination shall conform to the General Regulations of the University of Namibia.

The Examination shall count for 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A subminimum of

40% is required for each paper.

E.4.5.3 Final Mark

The final mark in each module/double module shall consist of the total Continuous Assessment and

Examination scores on a 50/50 basis. A student needs to have an average of 50% for each module in

order to pass that module.

E.4.5.4 Supplementary Examinations

There shall be allowance for supplementary examinations for students who fail to pass the requirements

in a module or modules. The eligibility and other issues for supplementary examinations shall be

determined by the provisions of the General Regulations for examinations of the University of Namibia.

E.4.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis (in the case of the coursework and thesis students), s/he

must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.4.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEA

R 1

Module Name Module

Code

Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite Credits

Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

UAE5819 4 p/w+1pr 9 None

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 4 p/w 9 None 48

Principles of Curriculum Theory, Design

and Implementation

CMC 5980 3 p/w 9 None 36

Educational Testing, Measurement and

Evaluation

CMT 5920 2 p/w 9 None 24

Conducting Educational Evaluation CME 5920 2 p/w 9 None 24

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

YEA

R 2

Module

Name

Module

Code

Level Periods Pre-requisite Credits

Seminar ESS 5929 9 2 day seminars: One in semester

one and one in semester two; 28

hrs practical work

Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EETM 5980

18

Thesis ETM 5980 9 Individual supervision Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

Total Credits: 240 credits

E.4.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Masters of Education (Curriculum and Assessment Studies) a student

must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia,

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

E.5 MASTER OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY)

E.5.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The general admission requirements for all M. Ed programmes (excluding M. Ed in Adult Education) are

indicated below. The normal admission requirements for admission to the M. Ed programme shall be:

a) A B.Ed degree Honours (level 8) from this or any recognised university or equivalent institution with

at least a 60% average or its equivalent

or

b) A Bachelor’s degree with a concurrent Professional Qualification, meeting level 8 requirements.

The average for all the qualifications should be 60% average or its equivalent

and

c) At least two years of appropriate post bachelor’s professional experience in education which may

be acquired concurrently with part-time bachelor’s (undergraduate) studies.

and

d) Prospective students must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education i.e. oral

and/or written admission tests.

and

e) At least two (2) satisfactory professional references. Where appropriate, evidence of potential to

perform successfully in graduate level programme.

E.5.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face mode at Windhoek Main

Campus as well as via video-conferencing to Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus (HPC), Katima Mulilo

Campus (KMC), and Rundu Campus (RC).

E.5.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.5.4 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL

The teaching and learning model will be based on the student-centred approach which is

characterised by seminars, self-study elements, lectures, projects, individual and/or group activities,

discussions, tutorials, etc.

E.5.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of students’ academic achievement shall involve the following basic segments:

E.5.5.1 Continuous Assessment

Students will be assessed through continuous assessment work in forms of assignments, tests, homework

and such exercises, as may be in conformity with the general norm in this University Continuous

assessment shall have a weighting of 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A Continuous

Assessment mark of 50% will be required for each Module/Double module in order to sit for the

examination.

E.5.5.2 Examination

Students’ performance in all taught modules will also be assessed through written examinations. The

general rubric of the examination shall conform to the General Regulations of the University of Namibia.

The Examination shall count for 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A subminimum of

40% is required for each paper.

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E.5.5.3 Final Mark

The final mark in each module/double module shall consist of the total Continuous Assessment and

Examination scores on a 50/50 basis. A student needs to have an average of 50% for each module in

order to pass that module.

E.5.5.4 Supplementary Examinations

There shall be allowance for supplementary examinations for students who fail to pass the requirements

in a module or modules. The eligibility and other issues for supplementary examinations shall be

determined by the provisions of the General Regulations for examinations of the University of Namibia.

E.5.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis phase (in the case of the coursework and thesis students),

s/he must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.5.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEA

R 1

Core Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite Credits

Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

UAE5819 4 p/w+1pr 9 None

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 4 p/w 9 None 48

Educational Technology Project CMP 5980 3 p/w 9 None 36

Educational Technology CMT 5920 2 p/w 9 None 24

Instructional Design in the Age of

Technology

CMI 5920 2 p/w 9 None 24

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

YEA

R 2

Course Code Level Periods Pre-requisite Credits

Seminar ESS 5929 9 2 day seminars: One in semester

one and one in semester two; 28

hrs practical work

Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EETM 5980

18

Thesis ETM 5980 9 Individual supervision Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

Total Credits: 240 credits

E.5.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Masters of Education (Educational Technology) a student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia,

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATION (LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND POLICY STUDIES) [10MELP]

E. 6 MASTER OF EDUCATION (LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND POLICY STUDIES)

E.6.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The general admission requirements for all M. Ed programmes (excluding M. Ed in Adult Education) are

indicated below. The normal admission requirements for admission to the M. Ed programme shall be:

a) A B.Ed degree Honours (level 8) from this or any recognised university or equivalent institution with

at least a 60% average or its equivalent

or

b) A Bachelor’s degree with a concurrent Professional Qualification, meeting level 8 requirements.

The average for all the qualifications should be 60% average or its equivalent

and

c) At least two years of appropriate post bachelor’s professional experience in education which may

be acquired concurrently with part-time bachelor’s (undergraduate) studies.

and

d) Prospective students must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education i.e. oral

and/or written admission tests.

and

e) At least two (2) satisfactory professional references. Where appropriate, evidence of potential to

perform successfully in graduate level programme.

E.6.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face at the Windhoek Main

Campus and via block sessions.

E.6.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.6.4 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL

The teaching and learning model will be based on the student-centred approach which is

characterised by seminars, self-study elements, lectures, projects, individual and/or group activities,

discussions, tutorials, etc.

E.6.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of students’ academic achievement shall involve the following basic segments:

E.6.5.1 Continuous Assessment

Students will be assessed through continuous assessment work in forms of assignments, tests, homework

and such exercises, as may be in conformity with the general norm in this University Continuous

assessment shall have a weighting of 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A Continuous

Assessment mark of 50% will be required for each Module/Double module in order to sit for the

examination.

E.6.5.2 Examination

Students’ performance in all taught modules will also be assessed through written examinations. The

general rubric of the examination shall conform to the General Regulations of the University of Namibia.

The Examination shall count for 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A subminimum of

40% is required for each paper.

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E.6.5.3 Final Mark

The final mark in each module/double module shall consist of the total Continuous Assessment and

Examination scores on a 50/50 basis. A student needs to have an average of 50% for each module in

order to pass that module.

E.6.5.4 Supplementary Examinations

There shall be allowance for supplementary examinations for students who fail to pass the requirements

in a module or modules. The eligibility and other issues for supplementary examinations shall be

determined by the provisions of the General Regulations for examinations of the University of Namibia.

E.6.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis phase (in the case of the coursework and thesis students),

s/he must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.6.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEA

R 1

Core Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite Credits

Academic Writing for Post Graduate

Students

UAE5819 4 p/w+1pr 9 None

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 4 p/w 9 None 48

Educational Leadership &

Management

FME 5980 3 p/w 9 None 36

Educational Law and Policy Studies FME 5920 2 p/w 9 None 24

Electives (Choose one combination)

Philosophy of Education FMP 5929 2 p/w 9 None 12

AND

Sociology of Education FMP 5949 2 p/w 9 None 12

OR

Comparative Education FMC 5929 2 p/w 9 None 12

AND

History of Education EMC 5949 2 p/w 9 None 12

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

YEA

R 2

Course Code Level Periods Pre-requisite Credits

Seminar ESS 5929 9 2 day seminars: One in semester

one and one in semester two; 28

hrs practical work

Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EETM 5980

18

Thesis ETM 5980 9 Individual supervision Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

Total Credits: 240 credits

E.6.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Masters of Education (Leadership, Management and Policy Studies) a

student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia,

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND SPORT EDUCATION

E.7

E.7 MASTER OF EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS EDUCATION)

E.7.1 SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students who had offered Mathematics as one of their school subjects in their undergraduate

programme may enroll for the Master of Education (Mathematics Education) programme.

E.7.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The general admission requirements for all M. Ed programmes (excluding M. Ed in Adult Education) are

indicated below. The normal admission requirements for admission to the M. Ed programme shall be:

a) A B.Ed degree (level 8) from this or any recognised university or equivalent institution with at least a

60% average or its equivalent

or

b) A Bachelor’s degree with a concurrent Professional Qualification, meeting level 8 requirements. The

average for all the qualifications should be 60% average or its equivalent

and

c) At least two years of appropriate post bachelor’s professional experience in education which may

be acquired concurrently with part-time bachelor’s (undergraduate) studies.

and

d) Prospective students must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education i.e. oral

and/or written admission tests.

and

e) At least two (2) satisfactory professional references. Where appropriate, evidence of potential to

perform successfully in graduate level programme.

E.7.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face mode at Windhoek Main

Campus as well as via video-conferencing to Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus (HPC), Katima Mulilo

Campus (KMC), and Rundu Campus (RC).

E.7.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.7.5 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL

The teaching and learning model will be based on the student-centred approach which is

characterised by seminars, self-study elements, lectures, projects, individual and/or group activities,

discussions, tutorials, etc.

E.7.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of students’ academic achievement shall involve the following basic segments:

E.7.6.1 Continuous Assessment

Students will be assessed through continuous assessment work in forms of assignments, tests, homework

and such exercises, as may be in conformity with the general norm in this University Continuous

assessment shall have a weighting of 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A Continuous

Assessment mark of 50% will be required for each Module/Double module in order to sit for the

examination.

E.7.6.2 Examination

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Students’ performance in all taught modules will also be assessed through written examinations. The

general rubric of the examination shall conform to the General Regulations of the University of Namibia.

The Examination shall count for 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A subminimum of

40% is required for each paper.

E.7.6.3 Final Mark

The final mark in each module/double module shall consist of the total Continuous Assessment and

Examination scores on a 50/50 basis. A student needs to have an average of 50% for each module in

order to pass that module.

E.7.6.4 Supplementary Examinations

There shall be allowance for supplementary examinations for students who fail to pass the requirements

in a module or modules. The eligibility and other issues for supplementary examinations shall be

determined by the provisions of the General Regulations for examinations of the University of Namibia.

E.7.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis phase (in the case of the coursework and thesis students),

s/he must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.7.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEA

R 1

Core Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-

requisite

Credits

Academic Writing for Post Graduate

Students

UAE5819 4 p/w+1pr 9 None

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 4 p/w 9 None 48

Curriculum Theory, Design and

Implementation

CMC 5980 3 p/w 9 None 36

Advance Theories of Learning in the

Mathematics Classroom

MMM 5900 2 p/w 9 None 12

Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom MMM 5929 2 p/w 9 None 12

Choose one elective equal to 12 credits

Technology and the Teaching of

Mathematics

MMT 5949 2 p/w 9 None 12

Independent Study in Mathematics

Education

MMI 5969 2 p/w 9 None 12

Mathematics in Society MMS 5989 2 p/w 9 None 12

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

YEA

R 2

Course Code Level Periods Pre-requisite Credits

Seminar ESS 5929 9 2 day seminars: One in semester

one and one in semester two; 28

hrs practical work

Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EETM 5980

18

Thesis ETM 5980 9 Individual supervision Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

Total Credits: 240 credits

E.7.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Masters of Education (Mathematics Education) a student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia,

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

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RTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

E.8 MASTER OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE EDUCATION)

E.8.1 SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Only students who had offered Physical Science or Biology as one of their school subjects in their

undergraduate programme may enrol for the Master of Education (Science Education) programme.

E.8.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The general admission requirements for all M. Ed programmes (excluding M. Ed in Adult Education) are

indicated below. The normal admission requirements for admission to the M. Ed programme shall be:

a) A B.Ed degree Honours (level 8) from this or any recognised university or equivalent institution with

at least a 60% average or its equivalent

or

b) A Bachelor’s degree with a concurrent Professional Qualification, meeting level 8 requirements. The

average for all the qualifications should be 60% average or its equivalent

and

c) At least two years of appropriate post bachelor’s professional experience in education which may

be acquired concurrently with part-time bachelor’s (undergraduate) studies.

and

d) Prospective students must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education i.e. oral

and/or written admission tests.

and

e) At least two (2) satisfactory professional references. Where appropriate, evidence of potential to

perform successfully in graduate level programme.

E.8.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face mode at Windhoek Main

Campus as well as via video-conferencing at Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus (HPC), Katima Mulilo

Campus (KMC), and Rundu Campus (RC).

E.8.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.8.5 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL

The teaching and learning model will be based on the student-centred approach which is

characterised by seminars, self-study elements, lectures, projects, individual and/or group activities,

discussions, tutorials, etc.

E.8.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of students’ academic achievement shall involve the following basic segments:

E.8.6.1 Continuous Assessment

Students will be assessed through continuous assessment work in forms of assignments, tests, homework

and such exercises, as may be in conformity with the general norm in this University Continuous

assessment shall have a weighting of 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A Continuous

Assessment mark of 50% will be required for each Module/Double module in order to sit for the

examination.

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E.8.6.2 Examination

Students’ performance in all taught modules will also be assessed through written examinations. The

general rubric of the examination shall conform to the General Regulations of the University of Namibia.

The Examination shall count for 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A subminimum of

40% is required for each paper.

E.8.6.3 Final Mark

The final mark in each module/double module shall consist of the total Continuous Assessment and

Examination scores on a 50/50 basis. A student needs to have an average of 50% for each module in

order to pass that module.

E.8.6.4 Supplementary Examinations

There shall be allowance for supplementary examinations for students who fail to pass the requirements

in a module or modules. The eligibility and other issues for supplementary examinations shall be

determined by the provisions of the General Regulations for examinations of the University of Namibia.

E.8.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis / thesis research phase (in the case of the coursework and

thesis students), s/he must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.8.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEA

R 1

Core Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite Credits

Academic Writing for Post Graduate

Students

UAE5819 4 p/w+1pr 9 None

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 4 p/w 9 None 48

Curriculum Theory, Design and

Implementation

CMC 5980 3 p/w 9 None 36

Advance Theories of Learning in the

Science Classroom

MMS 5900 2 p/w 9 None 24

Assessment in the Science Classroom MAS 5909 2 p/w 9 None 12

Choose one elective equal to 12 credits

Technology and the Teaching of

Science

MST 5929 2 p/w 9 None 12

Independent Study in Science

Education

MSI 5949 2 p/w 9 None 12

Science in Society MSS 5969 2 p/w 9 None 12

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

YEA

R 2

Course Code Level Periods Pre-requisite Credits

Seminar ESS 5929 9 2 day seminars: One in semester

one and one in semester two; 28

hrs practical work

Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EETM 5980

18

Thesis ETM 5980 9 Individual supervision Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

Total Credits: 240 credits

E.8.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Masters of Education (Science Education) a student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

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c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia,

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

ORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

E.9 MASTER OF EDUCATION (SPORT EDUCATION) [10MEPE]

E.9 MASTER OF EDUCATION ( SPORT EDUCATION)

E.9.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The general admission requirements for all M. Ed programmes (excluding M. Ed in Adult Education) are

indicated below. The normal admission requirements for admission to the M. Ed programme shall be:

a) A B.Ed degree Honours (level 8) from this or any recognised university or equivalent institution with

at least a 60% average or its equivalent

or

b) A Bachelor’s degree with a concurrent Professional Qualification, meeting level 8 requirements. The

average for all the qualifications should be 60% average or its equivalent

and

c) At least two years of appropriate post bachelor’s professional experience in education which may

be acquired concurrently with part-time bachelor’s (undergraduate) studies.

and

d) Prospective candidates must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education i.e. oral

and/or written admission tests.

and

e) At least two (2) satisfactory professional references. Where appropriate, evidence of potential to

perform successfully in graduate level programme.

E.9.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face mode.

E.9.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.9.4 TEACHING-LEARNING MODEL

The teaching and learning model will be based on the student-centred approach which is

characterised by seminars, self-study elements, lectures, projects, individual and/or group activities,

discussions, tutorials, etc.

E.9.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of students’ academic achievement shall involve the following basic segments:

E.9.5.1 Continuous Assessment

Students will be assessed through continuous assessment work in forms of assignments, tests, homework

and such exercises, as may be in conformity with the general norm in this University Continuous

assessment shall have a weighting of 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A Continuous

Assessment mark of 50% will be required for each Module/Double module in order to sit for the

examination.

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E.9.5.2 Examination

Students’ performance in all taught modules will also be assessed through written examinations. The

general rubric of the examination shall conform to the General Regulations of the University of Namibia.

The Examination shall count for 50% of the Final Mark in a Module/Double module. A subminimum of

40% is required for each paper.

E.9.5.3 Final Mark

The final mark in each module/double module shall consist of the total Continuous Assessment and

Examination scores on a 50/50 basis. A student needs to have an average of 50% for each module in

order to pass that module.

E.9.5.4 Supplementary Examinations

There shall be allowance for supplementary examinations for students who fail to pass the requirements

in a module or modules. The eligibility and other issues for supplementary examinations shall be

determined by the provisions of the General Regulations for examinations of the University of Namibia.

E.9.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis phase (in the case of the coursework and thesis students),

s/he must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.9.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEA

R 1

Core Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite Credits

Academic Writing for Post Graduate

Students

UAE5819 4 p/w+1pr 9 None

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 4 p/w 9 None 48

Professional Practice In Sport Education MSE 5980 3 p/w 9 None 36

Choose two electives

Leadership and Management in Sport MSL 5900 2 p/w 9 None 24

Physical Fitness, Health and Nutrition MSF 5920 2 p/w 9 None 24

Sport for Development MSD 5940 2 p/w 9 None 24

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

YEA

R 2

Course Code Level Periods Pre-requisite Credits

Seminar ESS 5929 9 2 day seminars: One in semester

one and one in semester two; 28

hrs practical work

Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EETM 5980

18

Thesis ETM 5980 9 Individual supervision Successful completion of

all taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

Total Credits: 240 credits

E.9.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Masters of Education a student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia,

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

This programme will be housed in the Faculty of Education but will be offered jointly by the Faculty of

Education, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Language Centre.

E.10 MASTER OF EDUCATION (LITERACY AND LEARNING)

E.10.1 INTRODUCTION

Studies have shown that several Namibian and Zambian primary school learners display very low

reading and writing abilities.

One of the main reasons for this is inadequate teacher capacity to provide optimal reading and writing

instruction to the learners.

In an effort to mitigate this, the Masters’ degree in Literacy and learning has been designed.

E.10.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION To be admitted to the programme, a student shall be required to have:

(i) a bachelors’ honours degree with a major in any language and with at least a C-grade average

(i.e., 60% average);

(ii) a teaching qualification;

(iii) For Educational Psychology a student must have an Honours Degree in Psychology or a Four-year

(Level 8) Honours Bachelor’s degree with Psychology as a major with at least a C grade average

(60-69%) and

(iv) at least three years of post bachelors teaching experience in any language.

In addition, other University of Namibia admission requirements for Masters’ degree programmes will

apply.

E.10.2 MODE OF DELIVERY The programme shall be delivered through full time or part time face to face mode in co-operation

with sister faculties.

The programme will be offered by coursework and thesis.

E.10.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two years on full time basis and three years part time.

E.10.3 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment of both the coursework and the thesis shall be in accordance with the general regulations

of the University of Namibia

Coursework

a) Continuous assessment (e.g. tests, assignments, projects) 50 %

b) Final examination 50 %

The student must pass all coursework courses before he or she may proceed with the thesis.

E.10.4 COURSEWORK

If suitable lecturers cannot be identified for the two electives Language Education Policy and

Pragmatics and

Discourse Analysis, these two electives will not be offered. Students will then take the remaining

elective, Teaching and Literacy Skills, during the second semester.

Thesis

All staff involved in coursework will also be responsible for theses supervision. The main supervisor for

each student enrolled at UNAM, will be from UNAM and the co-supervisor/s may be from the co-

operating institutions.

E.10.5 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

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Note: Teaching Literacy Skills (PSL 5982) is the only elective to be offered in 2016.

Year 1

Course Title Code Periods NQF

Level

Credits

Semester 1

Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students UAE5819 4 9

Advanced Educational Research Methodology

(core)

EAR 5910 4 9 (24)

Theories of Literacy (core) PSL 5981 3 9 18

Literacy in multi-lingual context (core) PSL 5991 3 9 18

Reading and writing difficulties (core) PSL 5961 3 9 18

Total 78

Semester 2

Advanced Educational Research Methodology

(core)

EAR 5910 4 9 (24)

Initial literacy in First Language (core) PSL 5962 3 9 18

Theories of Learning (core) PSL 5902 3 9 18

ELECTIVES

Teaching Literacy Skills (elective)

PSL 5982

2

9

12

Language Education policy (elective)

Not on offer for 2016

PSL 5922 2 9 12

Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis (elective)

Not on offer for 2016

PSL 5992 2 9 12

Language Culture and Cognition (elective)

Not on offer for 2016

PSL 5942 2 9 12

Total 72

Total credits for Year 1 150

Year 2

Course

Title

Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite/Co-

requisite

Credits

Semester 1 and 2

Seminar ESS 5928 2 day seminars one in semester

one and one in semester two;

28 hrs practical work

9 Successful

completion of all

taught courses

18

Thesis EDM 5910 Individual supervision 9 Successful

completion of all

taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS

5928

90

Total credits year two 108

Total credits: 258 Credits

E.10.6 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

A student must meet all the programme requirements to be awarded the Master of Education in

Literacy and Learning Degree.

MPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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E.11 MASTER OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT)

E.11.1 PURPOSE

This programme is intended to produce graduates with expertise in designing, implementing and

evaluating ECD programmes of learning that meet the cognitive, social, physical, personal, emotional,

and cultural developmental needs of young children. The programme will be presented in a manner

that captures the ECD knowledge base at the local, regional, national and international levels.

E.11.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The normal admission requirements for Master of Education programmes shall apply. In addition

students intending to pursue this programme will be expected to meet the following admission

requirements:

(i) Bachelor of Education honours degree in Early Childhood Education (ECD) and Primary Education

or equivalent (Level 8) with at least a C grade average (60-69%).

OR

(ii) Bachelor of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in ECD obtained from any recognised

university (Level 8) with at least a C grade average (60-69%).

AND

(iii) At least two years of appropriate post-Bachelors professional experience in either ECD or in Primary

Education.

E.11.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme will be offered through the modes of coursework and thesis. The programme shall be

offered by the Department of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education through full-time and

part-time face-to-face mode. The programme shall also be offered via video conferencing mode as

far as equipment and facilities allow.

E.11.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.11.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment of both the coursework and the thesis shall be in accordance with the general

regulations of the University of Namibia.

Whereas the continuous assessment shall constitute 50%, the final examination-assessment shall

constitute 50%.

This degree shall be in accordance with the general regulations of the University of Namibia which

include the use of external examiners.

E.11.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis (in the case of the coursework and thesis students), s/he

must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.11.7 APPROVED CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

It is expected of students who opt for the coursework and thesis option to offer the required courses

whose breakdown is as follows:

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 (compulsory); and

One 36 credit course or equivalent courses offered by departments according to areas

specialisation,

Two 24 credit courses or equivalent courses offered by departments according to areas

specialisation,

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One compulsory seminar module ESS 5928,

One thesis EDM 5910, and

Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students (compulsory)

All Faculty of Education-specific requirements will be adhered to in this programme except that

the module Advanced Educational Research Methodology will be replaced by a specialised

research methodology module: Advanced Research Methodology in Educational Psychology to

cater for the specific research needs of this specialisation.

E.11.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Year 1 (132 credits)

Semester 1

Course Code Periods NQF

Level

Credits

Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students UAE 5819 4 8

Advanced Research Methodology In Educational

Psychology

PSR5910 4 9 (24)

Theories of Early Childhood Development PSE5900 2 9 (12)

Approaches and Models of ECD PSE5901 2 9 12

Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy PSE5921 2 9 12

Total 60

Semester 2

Advanced Research Methodology In Educational

Psychology

PSR5910 4 9 24

Theories of Early Childhood Development PSE5900 2 9 12

Early Childhood Programme Development PSE5902 2 9 12

Evaluation and Assessment of Young Children PSE5922 2 9 12

Play and Material Development PSE5942 2 9 12

Total 72

Total credits year one 132

Year 2 (108 credits)

Semester 1 and 2

Course

Title

Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite/Co-

requisite

Credits

Seminar ESS 5928 2 day seminars one in semester

one and one in semester two;

28 hrs practical work

9 Successful

completion of all

taught courses

18

Thesis EDM 5910 Individual supervision 9 Pre-requisite:

Successful

completion of all

taught courses

Co-requisite: EESS

5928

90

Total credits year two 108

Total credits: 240 Credits

E.11.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

A student must meet all the programme requirements in order to be awarded the Master of Education

(Early Childhood Development) Degree.

To qualify for the award of the Master of Education (Early Childhood Development) Degree a student

must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

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c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate courses of study of

the University of Namibia, and

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

E.12 MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING)

[10MEGC]

E.12 MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING)

E.12.1 PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of this programme is to prepare selected students for registration as Educational

Psychologists with the Social Work and Psychology Council of the Health Professions Councils of

Namibia (HPCNA).

E.12.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The normal admission requirements for Master of Education programmes shall apply. In addition

students intending to pursue this programme will be expected to meet the following admission

requirements.

(i) An Honours degree in Psychology OR a four-year (level 8) Bachelor’s degree with Psychology as a

major with at least a C grade average (60-69%) is required for the degree.

AND

(ii) A professional teacher training qualification.

E.12.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme will be offered through the modes of coursework and thesis. The programme shall be

offered by the Department of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education through full-time and

part-time face-to-face mode.

E.12.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.12.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment of both the coursework and the thesis shall be in accordance with the general

regulations of the University of Namibia.

Whereas the continuous assessment shall constitute 50%, the final examination-assessment shall

constitute 50%.

This degree shall be in accordance with the general regulations of the University of Namibia which

include the use of external examiners.

E.12.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis (in the case of the coursework and thesis students), s/he

must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.12.7 INTERNSHIP AND REGISTRATION AS EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

The Department is responsible only for presenting the theoretical training programme. It is the

responsibility of students to seek and apply for internships. Even though the Department may assist

students, they remain primarily responsible for seeking and applying for internships as well as the

process of registration.

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E.12.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Year 1

Course Title Code Periods NQF

Level

Credits

Semester 1

Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students UAE 5819 4 8

Advanced Research Methodology In Educational

Psychology

PSR5910 4 9 (24)

Counselling Theories and Applications PSG5900 2 +2 pr (12)

Assessment In Educational Counselling PSG5920 1 +1 Pr (6)

Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychopathology PSG5940 1 +1 pr (6)

Professional Identity and Ethics In Counselling PSG5901 2 12

Career Development and Counselling PSG5921 2 12

Guidance Programme Planning PSG5941 2 12

Total 84

Semester 2

Advanced Research Methodology in Educational

Psychology

PSR5910 4 9 24

Counselling Theories and Applications PSG5900 2 +2 pr 12

Assessment In Educational Counselling PSG5920 1 +1 Pr 6

Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychopathology PSG5940 1 +1 pr 6

Learning Support Strategies PSG5902 2 +2 Pr 12

Group Processes in Counselling PSG5942 2 + 2pr 12

Total 72

Total credits year one 156

Year 2

Course

Title

Code Periods NQF

Level

Pre-requisite/Co- requisite Credit

s

Semester 1 and 2

Seminar ESS 5928 2 day seminars one in semester

one and one in semester two;

28 hrs practical work

9 Successful completion of

all taught courses

18

Thesis EDM

5910

Individual supervision 9 Pre-requisite: Successful

completion of all taught

courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

Total credits year two 108

Total credits: 264 Credits

E.12.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

A student must meet all the programme requirements in order to be awarded the Master of

Educational Psychology (Guidance and Counselling) Degree.

To qualify for the award of the Master of Educational Psychology (Guidance and Counselling) Degree

a student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate Courses of study of

the University of Namibia, and

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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Please consult the Faculty of Education Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

E.13

E.13 MASTER OF EDUCATION (INCLUSIVE EDUCATION)

E.13.1 PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of this programme is to produce graduates with expertise in designing, implementing and

evaluating Inclusive Education programmes that meet national and international expectations and

standards. The programme will be presented in a manner that prepare students with the core

knowledge and skills required to teach, consult, collaborate, advocate and evaluate in an inclusive

service delivery model.

E.13.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The normal admission requirements for Master of Education programmes shall apply. In addition

students intending to pursue this programme will be expected to meet the following admission

requirements:

(i) A Bachelor of Education degree with Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology and/or Special

Education or equivalent (Level 8). This degree should be obtained with a C-grade average.

OR

(ii) A Bachelor of Education and a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education/Inclusive Education

obtained from any recognised university (Level 8) with at least a C grade average (60-69%).

AND

At least two years of appropriate post-Bachelors professional experience in Inclusive Education,

Educational Psychology and/or Special Education or equivalent.

E.13.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme will be offered through the modes of coursework and thesis. The programme shall be

offered by the Department of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education through full-time and

part-time face-to-face mode at the Windhoek Main Campus. The programme shall also be offered via

video conferencing mode [Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus (HPC), Katima Mulilo Campus (KMC), and

Rundu Campus (RC)] as far as equipment and facilities allow and students who make use of this option

shall attend practical sessions face-to-face as prescribed by the Department.

E.13.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years minimum on full-time basis and four (4) years

maximum, while on part-time the duration of the programme shall be a minimum of three (3) years and

maximum of five (5) years.

Note: Students who initially registered as full time students will only be allowed to change their offering

type to part time during consecutive years of registration with written approval of the University.

E.13.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment of both the coursework and the thesis shall be in accordance with the general

regulations of the University of Namibia.

Whereas the continuous assessment shall constitute 50%, the final examination-assessment shall

constitute 50%.

This degree shall be in accordance with the general regulations of the University of Namibia which

include the use of external examiners.

E.13.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION

Before a student can proceed to the thesis (in the case of the coursework and thesis students), s/he

must first successfully pass all coursework examinations.

E.13.7 APPROVED CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

It is expected of students who opt for the coursework and thesis option to offer the required courses

whose breakdown is as follows:

Advanced Educational Research EAR 5910 (compulsory); and

One 36 credit course or equivalent courses offered by departments according to areas specialisation,

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Two 24 credit courses or equivalent courses offered by departments according to areas specialisation

(see list below),

One compulsory seminar module ESS 5928,

One thesis EDM 5910, and

Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students (compulsory)

E.13.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION Notes: Students select only one elective for the year

*Students who select Reading and Writing Difficulties (PSL 5961) in the first semester shall take Teaching

Literacy Skills (PSL 5982) in the second semester

Year 1 (132 credits)

Course Title Code Periods Level Credits

Semester 1

Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students UAE 5819 4 8

Advanced Research Methodology In Educational

Psychology

PSR 5910 4 9 (24)

Theoretical Framework For Inclusive Education PSI 5981 3 9 18

Collaboration And Teamwork In The Inclusive Setting PSI 5901 2 9 12

ELECTIVES: (students shall select only one of the following

options for two semesters):

Deaf Education and Communication

Reading and Writing Difficulties*

Managing Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Visual Impairment and Braille Systems

PSI 5900

PSL 5961

PSI 5940

PSI 5960

2 + 2 hrs

Practicum

9

(12)

Total 66

Semester 2

Advanced Educational Research Methodology (Core) PSR 5910 4 9 24

Teaching And Learning In Differentiated Classrooms PSI 5982 3 9 18

Assessment And Evaluation For Learning PSI 5902 2 9 12

ELECTIVES: (students shall select only one of the following

options for two semesters):

Deaf Education and Communication

Teaching Literacy Skills*

Managing Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Visual Impairment and Braille Systems

PSI 5900

PSL 5982

PSI 5940

PSI 5960

2 + 2 hrs

Practicum

9

12

Total 66

Total credits year one 132

Year 2 (108 credits)

Course

Title

Code Periods Level Pre-requisite/Co-

requisite

Credits

Semester 1 and 2

Seminar ESS 5928 2 day seminars one in semester

one and one in semester two; 28

hr s practical work

9 Successful completion

of all taught courses

18

Thesis EDM

5910

Individual supervision 9 Pre-requisite: Successful

completion of all taught

courses

Co-requisite: EESS 5928

90

Total credits year two 108

Total credits: 240 Credits

E.13.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD A student must meet all the programme requirements in order to be awarded the Master of Education

(Inclusive Education) Degree.

To qualify for the award of the Master of Education (Inclusive Education) Degree a student must:

a) have registered and passed all required course work per area of specialisation;

b) have passed the postgraduate seminar module;

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c) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate Courses of study of

the University of Namibia, and

d) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

E.14 MASTER OF EDUCATION (BY THESIS)

E.14.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE M. ED BY THESIS

Subject to the provisions of the Regulations for Postgraduate Studies of the University of Namibia, the

following Special Regulations of the Faculty of Education shall apply:

Candidates may register for the degree by thesis alone provided they have satisfied the

Department/Faculty, and Senate of their ability to conduct research, by submitting to the

Department/Faculty a comprehensive research proposal in the approved form. An honours degree

(level 8) or at least a second class first division 12(1) in the first degree (level 8) shall normally be an

additional requirement. Students should also show proof of level 8 knowledge in their area of

specialisation. Senate may require the candidate to audit certain courses, under this arrangement.

NOTE: The offerings of this program are subjected to the availability of suitable supervisors. It will

remain the prerogative of the Faculty of Education to determine the number of Master of Education and

Ph.D. students that can be enrolled each year.

E.14.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme will be offered full time or part time.

E.14.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be two (2) years on full-time and three (3) years on part-time. An

extension of the registration period of up to six (6) months beyond the stipulated deadlines may be

granted by relevant committees, if valid reasons are advanced.

E.14.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To qualify for the award of the Master of Education, a student must:

a) have passed the postgraduate seminar course;

b) have completed and passed the thesis as well as passed an oral examination of the M. Ed Thesis,

which must comply with the specifications of the Regulations for postgraduate course of study of

the University of Namibia, and

c) fulfill all other requirements which the Department, the Faculty and the University may specify.

E.15 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN EDUCATION

E.15.1 RATIONALE FOR THE PROGRAMME

Studying for a PhD in Education allows candidates to become experts in specialised areas of

education, as well as gaining high quality research training that would equip them to undertake other

educational research projects. All PhD candidates carry out original research work under the

guidance of supervisors.

The Faculty will offer PhD programmes that are governed by the General Regulations for Doctoral

programmes as documented in the relevant sections of UNAM’s general regulations. The Faculty will

offer a programmes leading to the attainment of Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD in Education).

The following specialisation programmes will be offered by the various departments in the Faculty:

E.15.1.1 Department of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Studies (10DECA)

E.15.1.2 Department of Educational Foundations and Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Management and Administration (10DEMA)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Law and Policy Studies (10DELP)

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Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Comparative and History of Education (10DECH)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Philosophy and Sociology of Education (10DEPS)

E.15.1.3 Department of Lifelong Learning and Community Development

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Adult Education (10DEDA)

E.15.1.4 Department of Mathematics, Science and Sport Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Mathematics Education (10DEME)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Science Education (10DESE)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Sport Education (10DEPE)

E.15.1.5 Department of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: School Guidance and Counselling (10DEGC)

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Early Childhood Education (10DECD) NO INTAKE FOR

2016

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Inclusive Education (10DEIE)

E.15.2 APPLICATION PROCEDURES

In addition to the application procedures stipulated in this prospectus and the Guidelines for Post

Graduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus, the following Faculty of

Education procedures shall apply:

a) A student who intends to study for a Doctor of Philosophy degree with the Faculty of Education

must first discuss the intended programme with the respective Department to establish whether

the intended research problem of investigation is viable, and whether there will be staff available

to supervise him or her;

b) The applicant must also submit a Working Title and an acceptable outline of the proposed

research project by using the approved UNAM guidelines to the Head of Department. The topic

must be in the area of specialisation of the student.

c) Acceptance to proceed with the study shall be granted by SENATE only after receiving

recommendations from the Departments through the Faculty and UNAM Postgraduate Studies

Committees.

d) Students shall be notified by the Centre for Postgraduate Studies of the outcome of their

applications.

e) Only successful students shall be allowed to proceed with their studies.

E.15.3 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR PH. D DEGREE BY DEPARTMENTAL SPECIALISATION

Although all Doctoral Programmes in the Faculty are governed by the General Regulations for Doctoral

Programmes, as documented in this Prospectus and the relevant sections of UNAM’s general

regulations, the following additional regulations will govern the programmes in the Faculty.

a) All students enrolling for a PhD in the Faculty of Education who have not taken and passed the

required research methodology courses shall be required to enroll and pass the Advanced

Educational Research modules as offered in the UNAM M.Ed programme (i.e. EAR 5910:

Advanced Educational Research Methodology) and the Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students module.

b) In addition it is compulsory that all students should pass the Postgraduate Seminar (EPS 6080).

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) will be offered in compliance with the general regulations

and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia stipulated in this prospectus and

the Regulations and Guidelines for Post Graduate Programmes in the General Information and

Regulations Prospectus.

In addition, the following Faculty of Education regulations will apply:

Candidates normally must show proof of 60% or more for the thesis part of their Master’s degree.

Prospective candidates must also satisfy specific requirements of the Faculty of Education, i.e.

must have related work experience and will be subjected to an oral and/ or written admission

tests.

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Notwithstanding the above admission criteria, the Department shall limit the number of admissions per

academic year on the basis of available qualified staff for supervision of Ph.D Dissertations.

E.15.3.1 Specific Admission Requirements per Department:

Department of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Curriculum Studies

Candidates for admission into PhD programme should be in possession of an appropriate Master of

Education (M.Ed) (level 9) degree or equivalent form a recognised University or Institution of Higher

learning.

Department of Educational Foundations and Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Management and Administration/ Law and Policy

Studies/ Comparative and History of Education/ Philosophy and Sociology of Education

Candidates must be in possession of a Master’s degree (level 9) or equivalent from a recognised

institution of higher learning in the selected area of specialisation. The areas of specialisation on offer

are: Educational Management and Administration, Educational Law and Policy Studies, Philosophy and

Sociology of Education and Comparative and History of Education;

Department of Lifelong Learning and Community Development

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Adult Education Admission Requirements

Hold a Master’s degree in Adult Education (level 9) or a related field of the University of Namibia or from

a recognised institution of higher learning. The related fields in this context shall include: Education;

Community Development; Social Welfare; and Mass Communications.

Department of Mathematics, Science and Sport Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Mathematics Education/Science Education

Hold a Master’s degree (level 9) in Mathematics Education or Science Education or related field of

study or equivalent from the University of Namibia or from any recognised institution of higher learning.

Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Education

Candidates will hold a relevant Master's degree (level 9) obtained from the University of Namibia or

equivalent; and be considered by University staff to be an appropriate candidate for the degree.

Department of Educational Psychology and Inclusive Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: School Guidance and Counselling/ Early Childhood

Education/ Inclusive Education.

Candidates for admission to the doctoral programme of the Department of Educational Psychology

and Inclusive Education must be in possession of a Master’s degree (level 9) or equivalent from a

recognised institution of higher learning in the chosen field of study. The areas of specialisation on offer

are School Guidance and Counselling, Early Childhood Education and Special Needs

Education/Inclusive Education.

SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE REGULATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES OF STUDY OF THE

UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA, THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION SHALL APPLY:

E.15.4 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

In addition to the registration procedures stipulated in this prospectus and the Regulations and

Guidelines for Post Graduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus, the

Faculty of Education shall apply:

a) An applicant becomes a student of UNAM upon registration after approval of the intended

topic of study and acceptance of candidature by SENATE.

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b) Accepted students must comply with registration formalities of UNAM including payment of

required fees.

c) Students should not proceed with their studies until registration formalities are completed.

Supervisors have a right to ask for proof of registration.

E.15.5 MODE OF DELIVERY

The PhD programme in the Faculty of Education will be offered by research only (dissertation mode

only).

a) The degree will be awarded on the basis of an original and substantial contribution to

knowledge in the form of a dissertation as judged by experts in the identified field of study.

b) The research and dissertation will constitute the entire body of work that will be assessed.

c) The dissertation will carry a value of 360 NQF credits all of which will be on level 10.

NOTE:

*STUDENTS OPTING FOR THIS OPTION HAVE TO ASSURE THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION THAT THEY HAVE

TAKEN AND PASSED RELEVANT RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MODULES IN THEIR PREVIOUS PROGRAMMES.

E.15.6 DURATION OF STUDY

Under normal circumstances candidates will be required to complete their studies within a minimum of

three years and a maximum of five years. The candidate should remain registered for the entire period

of study. If the candidate does not register he/she shall be considered to have dropped out of the

program.

E.15.7 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

The total number of credits for the PhD programme is 378credits. All these credits are on level 10 of the

NQF. The Dissertation carries 360 credits. In addition to the 360 credits each student must complete a

compulsory Seminar module (EPS 6080) of 18 credits.

Conferment of the PhD shall be in accordance with the general regulations of UNAM which stipulate:

“The final approval on the degree awarded to prospective students shall be granted by UNAM

Admissions and Examinations Committee on recommendation by the UNAM Postgraduate Studies

Committee, (after assessing the recommendations by the examiners)”

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F. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

(264 65) 232 4002 (+264 65) 232 4069 mchristiaan@unam.na P O Box 3624 ONGWEDIVA,

NAMIBIA

F.1 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology may award the following postgraduate

qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study

Period 19MCVE Master of Science in Civil Engineering 2 FT &

3 PT

19MELE Master of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (by Thesis only) 2

19MECE Master of Science in Engineering (Electronics & Computer Engineering)

(by Thesis only) 2

19MMEC Master of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (by Thesis only) 2

19MMET Master of Science in Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) (by Thesis only) 2

19MMIN Master of Science in Engineering (Mining Engineering) (by Thesis only) 2

19DENG Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering 3

F.F.22 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING [19MCVE]

F.2 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING F.2.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of the degree programme for Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSc Civil

Engineering) of the University of Namibia is to offer advanced training to civil engineers so as to prepare

them to become specialists in one of the following sub-disciplines of civil engineering: Structural

Engineering; Transportation Engineering; Water Engineering. The MSc Civil Engineering degree

programme consists of advanced taught courses plus one year of research and thesis at Level 9 of the

National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in Namibia. Prospective students will be expected to choose

one of the following Options for specialisation: Structures; Transportation; Water.

Graduates of the MSc (Civil Engineering) degree programme will be equipped with knowledge and

skills to work in industry, do consultancy or carry out further research in their areas of specialisation.

Those who specialise in the Structures Option will be able to plan, analyse and design civil engineering

structures such as houses, high rise buildings, high volume containers, storage silos and bridges,

amongst others. Those who specialise in the Transportation Option will be able to plan sustainable

transport systems, design roads and railway systems with appropriate safety measures, supervise road

construction, design airport runways and manage transport logistics.

The Water Option prepares its graduates to manage water supply chains, design waste water

treatment systems, design flood control systems such as dams and channels, develop hydrological

models and manage water flow in rivers and channels as well as analyse and design appropriate

measures to deal with rising ocean tides along the coast as a result of climate change.

The rationale of this qualification is based upon the fact that the Faculty of Engineering and Information

Technology of the University of Namibia (UNAM) produced its first Graduate Engineers during the 2012

academic year in various engineering disciplines, including civil engineering. Having demonstrated the

success of its Bachelor’s degree programme, and having received confirmation from the Engineering

Council of Namibia that these graduates are registerable as Professional Engineers, the Faculty has

developed a curriculum for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering to enable its Graduate

Engineers and others from elsewhere to undertake further studies in the field of civil engineering and

thereby build capacity for research and consultancy in this field.

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F.2.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The minimum entry requirement for the Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a BSc Civil Engineering

(Honours) degree or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification, with overall grade of at least 60% (Lower

Second).

F.2.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering programme will be offered full time or part time.

F.2.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum duration for the Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree programme is two (2) years

of full time study or three (3) years of part time study. In case a student requests for extension of time

based on valid reasons, this may be granted; however, the degree must still be completed within three

(3) years of full-time study or four (4) years of part time study.

F.2.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

For detailed examination and promotion rules see the University’s General Information and Regulations

Prospectus and Guidelines for Postgraduate Students. For assessment purposes, all modules shall

normally carry a component of Continuous Assessment and University Examination. Continuous

Assessment (CA) shall normally consist of Written Tests plus Assignments and/or Lab. Reports/Mini

Projects. Unless otherwise specified, the CA Mark shall be made up of 50% Written Tests and 50%

Assignments and/or Lab Reports/Mini Projects. A student will be eligible to write a University Examination

(UE) in a given module only if he/she has obtained the required Continuous Assessment Mark of at least

40% in that module. University Examinations will normally be administered at the end of the semester.

Where modular teaching (block teaching) is used, examinations may be administered immediately

after the completion of teaching. Modules with 18 or more credits shall have 3-hour examination

papers. Modules with 12 credits shall normally have 2-hour examination papers. The Final Examination

Mark shall normally be made up of 50% Continuous Assessment and 50% University Examination. The

minimum Pass Mark in any module as determined by the Final Examination Mark is 50%.

The Final Mark for the programme will be calculated as the mean of the average mark of all the taught

courses including the seminar (Mark A) and the average of the thesis marks (Mark B). Thus: Final mark =

(A + B)/2.

F.2.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

Full Time Part Time

First year: 144 Credits 66 Credits

Second year: 120 Credits 78 Credits

Third Year: - 120 credits

F.2.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

During semester 1 of the first year of study, full time students will take common modules that include

spatial planning, infrastructure development, advanced numerical methods, academic writing skills

and research methodology and project proposal writing. During the second semester of the first year,

students will take modules from one of the three areas of specialisation, namely Structures;

Transportation; Water. The total number of credits for full time students in the first year will be 144 as

illustrated in Section 29.1. Research and thesis, which will be done in the second year of study, will also

reflect the area of specialisation of the student. On the other hand, part time students will take a total

of 66 credits in the first year and 78 credits in the second year as illustrated in Section 29.2. Thesis will

then be done in the thirst year. A student must pass all the prescribed taught courses before he/she

can proceed to doing research towards the thesis.

F.2.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

FULL TIME PROGRAMME

COMPULSORY MODULES – YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 OF FULL TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

CVE5921 Spatial Monitoring and Planning 9 12 C None

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CVE5981 Infrastructure Development 9 18 C None

CVE5999 Advanced Numerical Methods 9 18 C None

EGT5999 Research Methodology and Proposal Writing 9 18 C None

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Post Graduate Studies 8 * C None

Total NQF Credits Year 1 Semester I (Full Time) 66

* Not a credit-bearing course

ELECTIVES FOR STRUCTURES OPTION – YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 OF FULL TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

CVS5999 Finite Elements & Structural Dynamics 9 18 E None

CVS5929 Structural Materials 9 12 E None

CVR5992 Advanced Structural Concrete Design 9 18 E None

CVS5992 Advanced Structural Steel Design 9 18 E None

CVS5949 Advanced Bridge Design 9 12 E None

Total NQF Credits Year 1 Semester II (Full Time) 78

* Not a credit-bearing course

ELECTIVES FOR TRANSPORTATION OPTION – YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 OF FULL TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

CVT5919 Road Engineering 9 24 E None

CVT5949 Transport Economics 9 12 E None

CVT5929 Railway Engineering 9 12 E None

CVT5992 International Traffic & Transport Logistics 9 18 E None

CVT5922 Aviation and Port Engineering 9 12 E None

Total NQF Credits Year 1 Semester II (Full Time) 78

ELECTIVES FOR WATER OPTION – YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 OF FULL TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

CVW5999 Integrated Water Resources Management

and Remote Sensing

9 18

E None

CVW5929 Coastal Engineering 9 12 E None

CVW5992 Advanced Water Supply and Waste Water

Engineering

9 18

E None

CVW5949 Advanced Hydraulics 9 12 E None

CVD5992 Drought and Flood Risk Management 9 18 E None

Total NQF Credits Year 1 Semester II (Full Time) 78

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 & 2 OF FULL TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

EGT5920 Postgraduate Seminar 9 12 C All Taught

Courses

EGT5990 Thesis 9 108 C All Taught

Courses

Total NQF Credits Year 2 120

TOTAL NQF CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAM 264

PART TIME PROGRAMME

COMPULSORY COURSES – YEAR 1 OF PART TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

SEMESTER 1

CVE5921 Spatial Monitoring and Planning 9 12 C None

CVE5981 Infrastructure Development 9 18 C None

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Post Graduate Studies 8 C None

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SEMESTER 2

CVE5999 Advanced Numerical Methods 9 18 C None

EGT5999 Research Methodology and Proposal

Writing

9 18 C None

Total NQF Credits Year 1 (Part Time) 66

ELECTIVES FOR STRUCTURES OPTION – YEAR 2 OF PART TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

SEMESTER 1

CVS5999 Finite Elements & Structural Dynamics 9 18 E None

CVS5929 Structural Materials 9 12 E None

CVS5949 Advanced Bridge Design 9 12 E None

SEMESTER 2

CVR5992 Advanced Structural Concrete Design 9 18 E None

CVS5992 Advanced Structural Steel Design 9 18 E None

Total NQF Credits Year 2 Structures Option (Part Time) 78

ELECTIVES FOR TRANSPORTATION OPTION – YEAR 2 OF PART TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

SEMESTER 1

CVT5919 Road Engineering 9 24 E None

CVT5949 Transport Economics 9 12 E None

CVT5929 Railway Engineering 9 12 E None

SEMESTER 2

CVT5992 International Traffic & Transport Logistics 9 18 E None

CVT5922 Aviation and Port Engineering 9 12 E None

Total NQF Credits Year 2 Transportation Option (Part Time) 78

ELECTIVES FOR WATER OPTION – YEAR 2 OF PART TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

SEMESTER 1

CVW5999 Integrated Water Resources Management

and Remote Sensing 9

18 E None

CVW5929 Coastal Engineering 9 12 E None

CVW5949 Advanced Hydraulics 9 12 E None

SEMESTER 2

CVW5992 Advanced Water Supply and Waste Water

Engineering 9

18 E None

CVD5992 Drought and Flood Risk Management 9 18 E None

Total NQF Credits Year 2 Water Option (Part Time) 78

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 & 2 OF PART TIME STUDENTS

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)

or Elective (E)

Pre & Co

Requisite

EGT5920 Postgraduate Seminar 9 12 C All Taught

Courses

EGT5990 Thesis 9 108 C All Taught

Course

Total NQF Credits Year 2 120

TOTAL NQF CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 264

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F.2.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

A student can graduate with the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering only if he/she has

earned the 264 NQF Credits prescribed in the curriculum.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

F.3 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING (BY THESIS ONLY)

The Master of Science in Engineering (by Thesis only) will be offered in compliance with the general

regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia as contained in this

Prospectus. Refer to Regulations for Postgraduate Studies in Section B of this Prospectus.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering will be offered in compliance with the general regulations and

guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia as contained in this Prospectus. Refer to

Regulations for Postgraduate Studies in Section B of this Prospectus.

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G. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

(264 61) 206 5015 (+264 61) 206 5093 lmuraranganda@unam.na Private Bag 13301,

Windhoek, Namibia

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

(264 61) 206 5015 (+264 61) 206 5093 lmuraranganda@unam.na Private Bag 13301,

Windhoek, Namibia

G.1 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Medicine may award the following postgraduate

qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study

Period 15MSPH Master of Science in Physiology (by Thesis) 2

15DPMD Doctor of Philosophy 3

The Master of Science in Engineering (by Thesis only) will be offered in compliance with the general

regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University of Namibia as contained in this

Prospectus. Refer to Regulations for Postgraduate Studies in Section B of this Prospectus.

The Doctor of Philosophy will be offered in compliance with the General Regulations and Guidelines for

Postgraduate Studies at the University of Namibia as contained in this prospectus. Refer to Regulations

for Postgraduate Studies in Section B of this prospectus.

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SCHOOL OF NURSING

OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

(264 61) 206 3827 (+264 61) 206 3922 iisaacs@unam.na Private Bag 13301, Windhoek,

Namibia

G.4 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

The Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Nursing may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study

Period 14PGDN Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science with specialisations:

(Clinical Instruction) 1

(Critical Care Nursing) 1

(Emergency Nursing) 1

(Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment) 1

(Operating Room Nursing) 1

(Mental Health Nursing Care) NEW 1

14MNSC Master of Nursing Science 2

14DNSC Doctor of Nursing Science 3

POSTGRE DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE

4PGDN]

G.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE

G.5.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

This qualification provides a career path for professional nurses who want to specialise in a specific

area. A postgraduate diploma in nursing science would assist in preparing a professional nurse to

function with advanced intellectual and clinical competence in specialised nursing settings as leaders,

consultants, educators and specialist practitioners. They would also be prepared to deliver evidence

based care with other team members. These nurses would be able to work as clinical nurse specialists in

the health sector. In addition this qualification provides qualified nurses with high quality career

orientation that meet their lifelong learning needs as well as the health needs of the community and

society. All specialisations will be offered every year, subject or depending on the number of students

interested or nominated by various stakeholders for enrolment.

G.5.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted for the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, the prospective student must have a

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing [at least at a level 7], or an equivalent level 7qualification. See specific

requirements under the relevant specialisation.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS PER SPECIALISATION:

G.5.2.1 Clinical Instruction

To register for the Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Clinical Instruction) an applicant must

comply with the following conditions:

registration as a nurse and midwife;

annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current

registration as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing Council of Namibia;

have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse.

Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

G.5.2.2 Critical Care Nursing

To register for the Postgraduate Diploma Critical Care, an applicant must comply with the following

conditions:

registration as a nurse and midwife;

annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of (s)he current

registration with the Nursing Council of Namibia;

annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof that he/she holds a Post

as a post-registered student in the service of an approved health institution.

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Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

G.5.2.3 Emergency Nursing

To register for the Post Graduate Diploma Emergency Nursing an applicant must comply with the

following conditions:

registration as a nurse and midwife;

annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current

registration as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing Council of Namibia;

have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse.

Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

G.5.2.4 Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

To register for the Post Graduate Diploma Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment an

applicant must comply with the following conditions:

registration as a nurse and midwife;

annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current

registration as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing Council of Namibia;

have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse.

Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

G.5.2.5 Operating Room Nursing

To register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Operating Room), an applicant must

comply with the following conditions:

registration as nurse and midwife;

annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current

registration as a nurse with the Nursing Council of Namibia;

annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof that he/she holds a post

as registered nurse in the operating service of an approved hospital.

Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

G.5.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science will be offered full time on face to face teaching mode.

G.5.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme is one year with a maximum study period of two years.

G.5.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A student must obtain a final mark of at least 50 % in each module.

The final mark is based on the continuous assessment mark (CA), plus the mark obtained in the

examination. The CA: Examination ratio is 50:50

The subminimum in either the CA or examination mark is 40, except for the practical modules in this

diploma, where the subminimum is 50%

G.5.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES

A student may not register for more than 128 credits.

All the courses are compulsory and are based on a specific specialisation.

G.5.7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

In order to be re-admitted into the programme, the student must pass at least 32 credits at the end of

the first year of registration.

G.5.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

A student will be awarded with the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science if he/she has passed all

modules prescribed for the qualification.

G.5.9 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR THE REVISED CURRICULA OF ALL SPECIALISATIONS

Old Curriculum New Curriculum

Course

Code

Course Title Course

Code

Course Title

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HSM4890 Health Service Management HSM4860 Health Service Management

NHR4820 Health Research Methods NHR4811 Health Research Methods

NRP4820 Health Research Project NRP4812 Health Research Project

FPP4881 Foundations of Professional Practice FPP4861 Foundations of Professional Practice

DAP4882 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice DAP4862 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice

CCP4840 Critical Care Nursing Practical CNC4860 Critical Care Nursing Practical

ENP4870 Emergency Nursing Practical ENC4860 Emergency Nursing Practical

HAP4811 Specialised Human Anatomy and Physiology HAP4881 Specialised Human Anatomy and Physiology

POR4840 Operating Room Nursing Practical ORC4860 Operating Room Nursing Practical

SMB4801 Surgical Microbiology SMB4802 Surgical Microbiology

SHA4812 Surgical Human Anatomy

SHA4801 Surgical Human Anatomy

CIF4840

FCI4820

Facilitation of Clinical Instruction

Framework of Clinical Instruction

CIA4850 Clinical Instruction

NCA4840 Clinical Attachment CIA4860 Clinical Attachment

NAP4812 Advanced Pharmacology PCT4882 Pharmacotherapy

CDT4840 Practical: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment CDT4880 Practical: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

PAW4882 Applied Physical Assessment and Wound Care No equivalent. Any student who should fail, will be

accommodated by the lecturer through tutorials

NEM4812 Emergency Medicine No equivalent. Any student who should fail, will be

accommodated by the lecturer through tutorials

G.5.10 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

G.5.10.1 Specialisation: Clinical Instruction

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)/

Elective (E)

(Co-requisite) /

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 4819 Academic Writing for Post Graduate students 8 * C None

HSM 4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

FPP 4861 Foundations of Professional Practice 8 8 C None

NHR 4811 Health Research Methods 8 16 C None

CIF 4840 Clinical Instruction 8 16 E None

CIA 4860 Clinical Attachment 8 8 E None

HAP 4881 Specialised Human Anatomy and Physiology 8 12 E None

Total Credits Semester 1 68

Year 1 Semester 2

HSM 4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

DAP 4862 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice 8 8 C None

NRP 4812 Health Research Project 8 16 C NHR4811 (Co)

CIF 4840 Clinical Instruction 8 16 E None

CIA4860 Clinical Attachment 8 8 E None

Total Credits Semester 2: 56

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME: 124

* Not a credit-bearing module

G.5.10.2 Specialisation: Critical Care Nursing

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C)/

Elective (E)

(Co-requisite)/

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE4819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate students 8 * C None

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

FPP4861 Foundations of Professional Practice 8 8 C None

NHR4811 Health Research Methods 8 16 C None

CCN4850 Critical Care Nursing 8 16 E None

CCP4860 Critical Care Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

HAP4881 Specialised Human Anatomy and Physiology 8 12 E None

Total Credits Semester 1 68

Year 1 Semester 2

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

DAP 4862 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice 8 8 C None

NRP4812 Health Research Project 8 16 C NHR4811 (Co)

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CCN4850 Critical Care Nursing 8 16 E None

CCP4860 Critical Care Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

Total Credits Semester 2: 56

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME: 124

* Not a credit-bearing module

G.5.10.3 Specialisation: Emergency Nursing

NO INTAKE FOR 2016 Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C) /

Elective (E)

(Co-requisite) /

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE4819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate students 8 * C None

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

FPP 4861 Foundations of Professional Practice 8 8 C None

NHR 4811 Health Research Methods 8 16 C None

NEN4850 Emergency Nursing 8 16 E None

ENC4860 Emergency Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

HAP4881 Specialised Human Anatomy and Physiology 8 12 E None

Total Credits Semester 1 68

Year 1 Semester 2

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

DAP 4862 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice 8 8 C None

NRP48212 Health Research Project 8 16 C NHR4811 (Co)

NEN4850 Emergency Nursing 8 16 E None

ENC4860 Emergency Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

Total Credits Semester 2: 56

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME: 124

* Not a credit-bearing module

G.5.10.4 Specialisation: Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C) /

Elective (E)

(Co-requisite) /

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE4819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate students 8 * C None

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

FPP 4861 Foundations of Professional Practice 8 8 C None

NHR 4811 Health Research Methods 8 16 C None

AHP4840 Advanced health promotion 8 8 E None

CDT 4880 Practical: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment 8 12 E None

PAP4881 Patho-Physiology 8 12 E None

Total Credits Semester 1 64

Year 1 Semester 2

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

DAP 4862 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice 8 8 C None

NRP4812 Health Research Project 8 16 C NHR4811 (Co)

AHP4840 Advanced health promotion 8 8 E None

CDT 4880 Practical: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment 8 12 E None

PCT4882 Pharmacotherapy 8 12 E

Total Credits Semester 2: 64

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME: 128

* Not a credit-bearing module

G.5.10.5 Specialisation: Operating Room Nursing

Module Module Title NQF Credits Compulsory (C) / (Co-requisite) /

99

Code Level Elective (E) Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE4819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate students 8 * C None

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

FPP 4861 Foundations of Professional Practice 8 8 C None

NHR 4811 Health Research Methods 8 16 C None

ORN4810 Operating room nursing 8 16 E None

ORC4860 Operating Room Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

SHA4801 Surgical Human Anatomy 8 8 E None

Total Credits Semester 1 64

Year 1 Semester 2

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

DAP 4862 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice 8 8 C None

NRP4812 Health Research Project 8 16 C NHR4811 (Co)

ORN4810 Operating room nursing 8 16 E None

ORC4860 Operating Room Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

SMB 4802 Surgical Microbiology 8 8 E None

Total Credits Semester 2: 64

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME: 128

* Not a credit-bearing module

G.5.10.6 Specialisation: Mental Health Nursing Care (NEW)

G.5.10.6.1. PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

This qualification provides a career path for professional health care workers who want to specialize in

mental health nursing. This post graduate diploma in mental health nursing would assist in preparing a

registered nurse to function with advanced intellectual and clinical competence in mental health

nursing settings as leaders, consultants, educators and specialist practitioners. They would also be

prepared to deliver evidence based care with other team members. These nurses would be able to

work as clinical nurse specialists in the mental health sector providing specialised services. In addition,

the purpose of this qualification is to provide already qualified registered nurses with high quality

career-orientated education that meets their life-long learning needs, as well as the needs of the

community and the society. This qualification enables the student to utilise available resources in

implementing the National Health Policy and Guidelines, to ensure health for the individual, family,

community and the society with reference to Vision 2030 and the National Development Plan.

G.5.10.6.2. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

Bachelor degree in nursing, or equivalent qualification

Proof of current registration with the Namibian Nursing Council

Relevant clinical experience, plus proven evidence of placement in mental health hospital or unit

for a minimum period of 3 months.

G.5.10.6.3. MODE OF DELIVERY

The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science will be offered full time on face to face teaching mode.

G.5.10.6.4. DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme is one year with a maximum study period of two years.

G.5.10.6.5. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A student must obtain a final mark of at least 50 % in each module.

The final mark is based on the continuous assessment mark (CA), plus the mark obtained in the

examination. The CA: Examination ratio is 50:50

The subminimum in either the CA or examination mark is 40, except for the practical modules in this

diploma, where the subminimum is 50%.

G.5.10.6.6. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES

A student may not register for more than 128 credits.

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All the modules are compulsory and are based on this specific specialisation.

G.5.10.6.7. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

In order to be re-admitted into the programme, the student must pass at least 32 credits at the end of

the first year of registration.

G.5.10.6.8. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

A student will be awarded with the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Science if he/she has passed all

courses prescribed for the qualification.

G.5.10.6.9. CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

Credits Compulsory (C) /

Elective (E)

(Co-requisite) /

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE4819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate students 8 * C None

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

FPP4861 Foundations of Professional Practice 8 8 C None

NHR4811 Health Research Methods 8 16 C None

NMH4850 Mental Health Nursing 8 16 E None

MHP4840 Mental Health Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

SAP4821 Specialised Human Anatomy and Physiology

for Mental Health

8 8 E None

Total Credits Semester 1 64

Year 1 Semester 2

HSM4860 Health Service Management 8 8 C None

DAP 4862 Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice 8 8 C None

NRP4812 Health Research Project 8 16 C NHR4811 (Co)

NMH4850 Mental Health Nursing 8 16 E None

MHP4840 Mental Health Nursing Practical 8 8 E None

CMH4822 Community Mental Health Nursing 8 8 E None

Total Credits Semester 2: 64

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME: 128

* Not a credit-bearing module

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the School of Nursing and School of Public Health Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

GSC]

G.6 MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE

G.6.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To register for the Master of Nursing Science Degree, a student must:

hold a degree in Nursing Science or an equivalent qualification;

meet the general regulations for Masters study at the University of Namibia;

annually furnish proof of current registration as a nurse with the Nursing Council of Namibian.

The programme will be offered in compliance with the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate

Programmes in this Prospectus and the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

G.6.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum duration for the Master of Nursing Science is TWO years and the maximum duration is

THREE years.

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G.6.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

SEMESTER 1

Module Title Code Hours NQF Level Credits

Master in Nursing Science Thesis MNS 5900 6 tutorials 9 120

SEMESTER 2

Module Title Code Hours NQF Level Credits

Master in Nursing Science Thesis MNS 5900 6 tutorials 9 120

TOTAL CREDITS: 240

The curriculum for the M. N Sc. (14MNSC) consists of a thesis on an approved subject in the field of

nursing or health aspects.

MNS 5900 – Master Thesis

DOCTOR OF NURSING SCIENCE [14DNSC]

G.7 DOCTOR OF NURSING SCIENCE

G.7.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To register for the Doctor of Nursing Science degree, a candidate must:

Hold a Master’s degree in Nursing Science or an equivalent qualification;

Meet the general regulations for doctoral study at the University of Namibia;

Annually furnish proof of current registration as a nurse with the Nursing Council of Namibian

The programme will be offered in compliance with the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate

Programmes in this Prospectus and the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

G.7.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The degree is not awarded to the candidate unless (s/he has been registered at the University of

Namibia for a minimum of two academic years. The maximum study period is four years. Extension will

only be granted in exceptional cases and only for one year. A candidate, who desires an extension,

must submit a motivated application to the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee and the

Admissions and Examinations Committee, through the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee, for

consideration.

G.7.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

SEMESTER 2

Module Code Credit

s

NQF Level Course Code Credit

s

NQF Level

Dissertatio

n

DND 6000 180 10 Dissertation

writing

DND

6000

180

10

TOTAL CREDITS: 360

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

(264 61) 206 3827 (+264 61) 206 3922 iisaacs@unam.na PRIVATE BAG 13301,

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA

G.8 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

The Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Nursing may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study

Period

14NMPH Master of Public Health 3

14MEPL Master of Science in Applied Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Management 2

14DPHM Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health 3

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH [

G.9 MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

G.9.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To register for the Master in Public Health a student must:

Hold a four year Degree or an equivalent qualification in a health related field, Obtained from a

recognised institution of higher learning.

Prospective student should have at least 3 years experience in a health – related work.

All students should be computer literate

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT SHOULD ENCLOSE A C.V WITH APPLICATION.

The programme will be offered in compliance with the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate

Programmes in this Prospectus and the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

G.9.2 DURATION OF STUDY

Minimum THREE years Maximum FOUR years to complete.

G.9.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code Module Title Hours

NQF

Level Credits

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 3 8 *

RMP5980 Research Methodology 2 9 12

HPH5980 Hist, Ethics, Phil and Theoretical Framework of Public

Health 2 9

12

DEP5980 Demography and Epidemiology in Public Health 2 9 12

Year 1 Semester 2

RMP5980 Research Methodology 2 9 12

HPH5980 Hist, Phil, Ethics and Theoretical Framework of Public

Health

2 9

12

DEP5980 Demography and Epidemiology in Public Health 2 9 12

Total Credits for Year 1 72

Year 2 Semester 1

DCP5980 Disease Control in Public Health 2 9 12

HPM5980 Health Services Planning and Management in Public

Health

2 9 12

Year 2 Semester 2

DCP5980 Disease Control in Public Health 2 9 12

MEP5982 Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health 2 9 12

HPM5980 Health Services Planning and Management in Public

Health

2 9 12

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Total Credits for Year 2 60

Year 3 Semester 1 and 2

RPT5900 Research Project /Thesis 9 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 252

* Not a credit-bearing module

NB! SELECTION WILL BE DONE TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT FOR STUDENTS.

NOTE THAT THE NUMBER OF PLACEMENTS IS LIMITED

G.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY/LABORATORY FOR 2016

FOR LABORATORY MANAGEMENT

G.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY/LABORATORY

MANAGEMENT

G.10.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

The purpose is to train field epidemiologists and public health laboratory managers who will contribute

measurably to the health of Namibia and beyond. Graduates will use the expertise and competencies

acquired to strengthen surveillance of disease and other health events, effectively investigate and

respond to outbreaks and provide evidence for decision making in various areas of health with the

emphasis on problem solving. The graduates will also use their competencies in teaching and

mentoring to train others thereby developing an institutionalised self-sustaining capacity to train in the

country.

Programme description:

This programme will train professionals in applied field epidemiology and public health laboratory

management to enable them to provide epidemiological services to public health systems at central

and regional levels. The trained professionals from this programme will manage laboratory services for

the public health system at all levels of health system. The programme will also prepare professionals to

implement a “One Health Concept” approach that brings humans, animals and environmental health

together for synergised efforts and increased impact.

Field placement and Portfolio: The students/residents will be attached to the field for 75% of their two

years training period. They will be supervised by approved field supervisors and lecturers from the UNAM

Faculty of Health Sciences. The students/residents will be assessed and graded using a checklist of

expected competencies. They will be expected to score a minimum of 50% to pass.

G.10.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted for the Master of Science (Applied Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Management) the

prospective student must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a related

field with exit level 8 (with at least C-grade average). Students should have at least two years

appropriate work experience in the related field; must provide evidence of current employment within

the public health system in Namibia.

G.10.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The Namibian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (NamFELTP) with an

epidemiology and laboratory tracks will be offered through a full time mode in collaboration with

MOHSS, CDC and other line ministries, as stakeholders. Training will consist of approximately 25% face-

to-face teaching and 75% field-based training, through field placement and portfolios.

G.10.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum duration for full time students enrolled for the FELTP programme extends over a period of

at least two (2) years. The maximum period of study is three (3) years.

G.10.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment will be based on the General Regulations of the University of Namibia and Faculty of Health

Sciences (School of Nursing and Public Health): Exam/CA=50/50. A combination of continuous

assessments (class tests, assignments, seminars, portfolios, fieldwork) and examinations will be utilised.

Admission to examination through continuous assessment: Theory 40%

Practical assessment will be formative based on the completion of field-based competency

indicators.

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Examination assessment mark for theory: 1 x 3 hour paper

Formative assessment for practical / field-based competencies:

The minimum final mark to pass is 50% (Theoretical assessment: 25%: Practical Assessment: 75%).

G.10.6 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory (C) /

Elective (E)

Year 1 Semester 1

EBC 5901 Applied Epidemiologic Methods and Biostatistics 9 12 C

SLP 5901 Public Health Surveillance and Laboratory Methods in

Epidemiology

9 12 C

RSC 5901 Research Methods and Scientific Communication 9 12 C

ECP 5981 Epidemiology of Priority Public Health Conditions 9 18 C

FPP 5910 Field Placement and Portfolio 1 9 12 E

Total Credits for Semester 1 66

Year 1 Semester 2

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 9 * C

NCD 5902 Non-Communicable Diseases 9 12 C

LMT 5902 Leadership and Management, Teaching and Mentoring 9 12 C

FPP 5910 Field Placement and Portfolio 1 9 12 C

Electives for Field Epidemiology

AEM 5982 Advanced Epidemiology Methods 9 18 E

PEE 5982 Prevention Effectiveness for Economic Evaluation 9 18 E

Electives for Laboratory Management (NO INTAKE FOR 2016)

LMS 5982 Laboratory Management and Systems 9 18 E

QAL 5982 Quality Assurance in Public Health Laboratory Practice 9 18 E

Total credits for Semester 2 72

Total credits for Year 1 138

Year 2 Semester 1

FPP 5930 Field Placement and Portfolio 2 9 12 C

AEP 5900 Master’s Thesis 9 48 C

Total credits for Semester 1 60

Year 2 Semester 2

FPP 5930 Field Placement and Portfolio 2 9 12 C

AEP 5900 Master’s Thesis 9 48 C

Total credits for Semester 2 60

Total credits for Year 2 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 258

* Not a credit-bearing module

G.10.7 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

The Master of Science in Applied Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Management will be awarded to

students credited with a minimum of 258 credits, and who have met the requirements of all modules.

This requirement also refers to field placements and portfolios at the workplace.

PORTANT NOTE

Please consult the School of Nursing and School Public Health Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

G.11 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC HEALTH

G.11.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To register for the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health degree, a candidate must:

Hold a Master’s degree in Public Health or an equivalent qualification;

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Meet the general regulations for doctoral study at the University of Namibia;

The programme will be offered in compliance with the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate

Programmes in this Prospectus and the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

G.11.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The degree is not awarded to the candidate unless (s/he has been registered at the University of

Namibia for a minimum of three academic years. The maximum study period is five years. Extension will

only be granted in exceptional cases and only for one year. A candidate, who desires an extension,

must submit a motivated application to the UNAM Postgraduate Studies Committee and the

Admissions and Examinations Committee, through the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee, for

consideration.

G.11.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

SEMESTER 2

Module Code Credit

s

NQF Level Course Code Credit

s

NQF Level

Dissertatio

n

NPH 6000 180 10 Dissertation

writing

NPH 6000 180

10

TOTAL CREDITS: 360

G.11.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

The examiners of the thesis may, should they deem necessary, call the candidate for an interview

before the result is recommended. No person is allowed to report for the examination more than once

without approval of Senate.

Please consult the Section on Examination Regulations in the general regulations and guidelines for

postgraduate programmes in this Prospectus and the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

(264 61) 206 5023 (+264 61) 206 5090 lmuraranganda@unam.na Private Bag 13301,

Windhoek, Namibia

G.12 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

The School of Pharmacy may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study Period 18MPHR Master of Pharmacy (by Thesis) 2 FT& 3 PT

18MPHM Master of Pharmacy (by Coursework and Thesis) 2

18DPHC Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3

18DPHP Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics 3

18DPPH Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology 3

18DPPP Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy Practice 3

G.13 MASTER OF PHARMACY (BY THESIS)

G.13.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

The purpose of the Master of Pharmacy degree programme is to enable pharmacists in Namibia and

the wider region to progress through their pharmacy career from newly qualified towards specialist

pharmacist, whilst carrying out important research into their specific areas of pharmacy practice. The

Master of Pharmacy would be aligned to UNAM School of Medicine post-graduate qualifications and,

given their rich previous history of working collaboratively with the School of Pharmacy, these

qualifications will be closely linked, encouraging inter-professional learning and working. Pharmacists

who continue learning and developing their skills are more likely to identify and correct medication

errors as well as be able to implement strategies for future error prevention. Higher level learning allows

for specialist development in the management of supply chains, procurement, medicines horizon

scanning and cost-effectiveness analysis. Effective use of these skills will result in more efficient

medicine management and reduced costs. A pharmacist with a post-graduate qualification

demonstrates a level of competence that can be useful in recruiting staff to higher level positions that

require greater experience, knowledge and skills. It is proof of an advanced level of competency

(compared with immediately post-qualification) that is applicable in any sector or speciality of

pharmacy. Additionally, an MPharm that is adopted in neighbouring countries would offer a consistent

approach to the training of qualified pharmacists regionally, potentially leading to the development of

a pharmacist career progression framework in the future and a liberated regional workforce.

Furthermore, postgraduate qualifications equip pharmacists with the skills to carry out in-depth research

in their areas of practice, thus promoting the rational use of medicines in the future and being on the

cutting edge in terms of pharmaceutical care.

The rationale of this qualification is based upon the fact that Namibia currently offers no post-

registration, academically-certified, qualifications for pharmacists, making structured career

progression and development into a pharmacy specialism very difficult. Workforce recruitment in the

public sector remains low, with retention poor. With the successful implementation of the University of

Namibia (UNAM) Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree (BPharm), and the first graduation of

students in 2015, the Faculty of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy (SOP) is looking to develop and

implement a post-graduate qualification in pharmacy practice. The practice of pharmacy has

evolved greatly over the last century. One role that has particularly developed in recent decades is

the field of clinical pharmacy. The basis for the development of the latter is clear; practice in

healthcare has become extraordinarily complex and the pharmacist is well placed, and has great

expertise, to take part in the clinical management of patients. The result is improved patient outcomes

and prevention of disease in a cost-efficient manner.

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G.13.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

Students may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the

University of Namibia and comply with the additional requirements below:

A student must have a good Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree with at least a C-grade

average, from the University of Namibia or equivalent

A student must be a qualified pharmacist, and if practicing/studying in Namibia, registered with the

Health Professions Councils of Namibia, specifically the Pharmacy Council of Namibia.

Students must be registered as pharmacists or in pursuance of registration within Namibia (or

relevant country in the future) and be practising in either hospital or community pharmacy.

A prospective student may be interviewed and assessed by the School of Pharmacy prior to

admission.

G.13.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The Master of Pharmacy will be offered as a part time, block release programme.

G.13.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of study for the programme will usually be three years. An extension of registration beyond

the stipulated maximum study period may be granted by relevant committees if valid reasons are

advanced.

G.13.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A combination of continuous assessment (60%) and final examinations (40%) will be used to assess

students because it will be a competency based programme. To qualify for admission to the final

examinations, a student must have obtained a minimum continuous assessment mark of 50%.

G.13.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS PER ACADEMIC YEAR

First year: 96 Credits

Second year: 72 Credits

Third Year: 108 Credits

G.13.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

First year to second year of MPharm

A student must have passed at least four of the prescribed first year modules (72 credits) to register for

second year modules of study. If any of the failed modules is a pre-requisite for a second year module,

the student cannot register for the affected second year module until the pre-requisite is passed.

Second year to third year of MPharm.

A student must have passed all the prescribed first year modules. In addition, the student must have

passed at least two of the prescribed second year modules (144 credits). If any of the failed modules is

a pre-requisite for a third year module, the student cannot register for the affected third year module

until the pre-requisite is passed.

G.13.8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

A student will not be readmitted into the MPharm if she/he has not earned:

• At least 72 credits by the end of the first year (at least three modules of year one);

• At least 144 credits by the end of the second year (five modules of year one plus two modules of

year two);

• At least 168 credits by the end of the third year (all modules of year one, plus two modules of year

two and one module of year three).

G.13.9 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

All modules are compulsory

Module

Code

Module Title Hours

per

Week

NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 4 8 *

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CID 5920 Infectious diseases and infection control 2 (+4P) 9 24

CFP 5920 Field placement and portfolio I 2 9 24

CRM 5920 Research methodology and scientific communication 2 9 24

CEM 5920 Epidemiology and monitoring of priority public health

conditions

2 9 24

Total credits year 1 96

* This module is not credit bearing Year Two

Module

Code

Module Title Hours per

Week

NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

CCS 5920 Clinical services rotation 2 9 24

COS 5920 Operational services rotation 2 9 24

CFP 5940 Field placement and portfolio II* 2 9 24

Total credits year 2 72

*Includes audit/critical appraisal

Year Three

Module

Code

Module Title Hours per

Week

NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

CDP 5920 Defined area of practice 2 9 24

CFP 5960 Field placement and portfolio III 2 9 24

CMT 5910 Master’s thesis 9 60

Total credits year 3 108

Total credits for this programme 276

G.13.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

A student can only graduate with the Master of Pharmacy degree if she/he has passed the entire

prescribed modules (276 credits) of the programme.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Pharmacy Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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The Master of Pharmacy (by Thesis) will be offered in compliance with the general regulations and

guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University. Refer to the Regulations for Postgraduate

programmes in this Prospectus and the General Regulations and Information Prospectus.

G.15 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The Doctor of Philosophy in approved disciplines will be offered in compliance with the general

regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University. Refer to the Regulations for

Postgraduate programmes in this Prospectus and the General Regulations and Information Prospectus.

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H. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

264 61) 206 3801 (+264 61) 206 3806 bkangumine@unam.na Private Bag 13301, Windhoek,

Namibia

CIENCES

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study

Period

13PHCM Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation and Management

1

13MAAR Master of Arts (by Thesis) (Indicate specialisation/discipline

compulsory) 2

13MAAS Master of Arts in Afrikaans Studies

2

13MPSY Master of Arts in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (No intake 2017)

2

13MAES Master of Arts in English Studies 2

13MAGS Master of Arts in German Studies 2

13MGDS Master of Arts in Gender Studies (No intake 2017)

2

13MIPS Master of Arts in Industrial/Organisational Psychology (No intake 2017)

2

13MAPR Master of Arts (Performing Arts) 2

13 DORP Doctor of Philosophy 3

H.2STGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT 13PHCM]

H.2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

H.2.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

In an era where heritage coupled with tourism becomes a question of bread and butter, it is crucial

that Namibia’s heritage is utilised to attract tourists and travellers and equally important, conserved and

managed properly to make sure that it is well preserved and protected for future generations. In

addition, with the rise in unemployment it becomes vital that people are equipped to generate

income through heritage tourism and assist government in the eradication of poverty by equipping

people with the skills and competencies to employ and sustain themselves. The purpose of this

qualification is to present students with an extended and deepened level of knowledge and skills in the

field of Heritage conservation and management. The programme deals with crucial themes in the

heritage area that include curatorship, heritage tourism, heritage site management, introduction to

GIS, heritage legal framework, intangible cultural heritage and heritage entrepreneurship, among

others. Courses in research methodology and academic writing are an indispensable complement to

the programme, offering students opportunities for research and to acquire presentation skills for

business environments, orally and in writing. In training students with these skills the programme is

aligned with the university’s core business of researching and production of new knowledge.

H.2.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To qualify for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Conservation and Management a

student must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a recognised equivalent qualification in the areas of Social

Sciences that include but not limited to History, Archaeology, Anthropology, African studies,

Ethnography, Tourism, Geography. The Faculty reserves the right to interview students before admission.

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H.2.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The PGD in Heritage Conservation and Management program will be offered on a block seminar basis

only.

H.2.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The PGD in HCM can be completed in a minimum of one (1) year of full-time study and a maximum of

three (3) years, unless special permission is granted for this period to be exceeded.

H.2.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment criteria are based on written examination (60%) and Continuous Assessment (40%) based

on tests, assignments, filed studies, industrial attachment, practical’s and seminar presentations for

each module as well as final research paper. 50% is required to pass each modules and a student is

required to attend 80% of all lectures and practical’s. The research project will be examined by at least

one internal and one external examiner of a recognised institution.

H.2.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A maximum number of fourteen modules with a total of 136 credits including field work, technical visits

and industrial attachments.

H.2.7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

To be re-admitted to the PGD in HCM, a student must have passed one-third of the modules equivalent

to 48 credits.

H.2.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

All modules are compulsory

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF Credits

Semester 1

UAE 4819 Academic writing for post graduate studies 8 *

HCM 4820 Heritage studies: Concepts, Themes, and Contemporary issues 8 8

HCM 4810 Research Project in Heritage Conservation and Management 8 16

HCM 4861 Curatorship 8 8

DVC 4841 Display and Visual Communication 8 8

SPC 4821 Scientific Principles of Conservation 8 8

HCM 4821 Heritage Tourism 8 8

HCM 4801 Research Methodology 8 8

Total credits for Semester 1 64

HCM 4820 Heritage studies: Concepts, Themes, and Contemporary issues 8 8

HCM 4810 Research Project in Heritage Conservation and Management 8 16

HCM 4802 Heritage Site Management 8 8

HLF4822 Heritage Legal Framework 8 8

HCM 4842 Introduction to Geo-Information Science in Heritage Studies 8 8

ICH 4862 Intangible Cultural Heritage 8 8

HCM 4822 Excursion 8 8

HCM 4862 Heritage Entrepreneurship 8 8

Total credits for Semester 2 72

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAME 136

* This module is not credit bearing.

H.2.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To be awarded PGD in HCM by the Faculty, a student must pass all modules prescribed for the

qualification; a total of 14 modules and obtained136 credits.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus for detailed

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information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

H.3 MASTER OF ARTS H.3.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the programme is to empower students with the competencies to design and execute

research projects, and produce postgraduate students equipped with the knowledge, skills and

motivation to conduct research and publish their research findings.

The Faculty may award the degree Master of Arts (MA) in the following disciplines, subject to the

general regulations for Master’s degree studies (See Section A of this Prospectus):

African Languages (No intake 2017)

French Studies

Geography and Environmental Studies

History

Information Studies (No intake 2017)

Library Science and Records Management (No intake 2017)

Media Studies (No Intake 2017)

Performing Arts

Philosophy

Portuguese Studies

Religion

Tourism

Social Work

Sociology (No intake 2017)

Visual Arts

Programme Co-ordinator: Relevant head of department

H.3.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

In addition to the admission requirements stipulated in the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate

Programmes in this Prospectus and the General Information and Regulations Prospectus, the following

Faculty Regulations apply:

Subject to the relevant regulations for admission to postgraduate studies, a student should have

completed at least two years of field experience in social work to qualify for admission to the MA

programme in Social Work.

Students who intend to pursue MA degree studies should approach the head of the department in

which they intend to undertake their studies before 31 October of the year preceding intended

registration.

Prospective students will be required to write a one page submission to articulate the goals of their

undertaking MA studies, and the Faculty reserves the right to interview applicants.

Submission of an application for admission to the MA programme does not ensure admission to the

programme.

H.3.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The MA degree cannot be completed in less than two (2) years of study.

Students will have the option of conducting their MA studies on a full-time or part-time basis. Full

time students should complete their studies within three (3) calendar years. Part-time students will

be allowed up to five (5) years to complete their studies. An extension of the registration period of

up to six (6) months beyond the stipulated deadlines may be granted by relevant committees if

valid reasons are advanced.

H.3.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The MA programme consists of two parts. In the first year, students will complete their academic

coursework studies and examinations. In the second year, students write a research thesis.

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PART 1: Coursework (Year I)

Students register for the following courses in the first year of registration:

Semester Module

Code Module Title

1

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students

FHS5911 The Research Process

FHS5951 Qualitative Research Design

FHS5931 Quantitative Research Design

2 FHS 5972 Seminars and Presentations

FHS 5992 Writing Proposals, Reports and Publishing

Note: To be admitted to Part 2 of the programme, a student must have passed all modules in Part 1 (the

coursework part).

PART 2: Research Thesis (Year II)

Students register for following course in the second year of registration:

Semester Module

Code Module Title

1& 2 FHT 5910 Thesis

Students must submit a thesis (of approximately 25 000 – 50 000 words; or 15 000 – 30 000 words if in

conjunction with a comprehensive body of creative artwork or an artistic performance) on a topic

selected in consultation with the Department, subject to the general regulations for Master’s degree

studies stipulated in this Prospectus and the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes in

the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

H.4 MASTER OF AFRIKAANS STUDIES H.4.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in Afrikaans

linguistics and/or literature to contribute as active role players in a globalised and industrialising society.

Being one of the national languages of Namibia whose development is ensured by the Namibian

Constitution, Afrikaans plays an indispensable role in commerce, education, and social interaction and

communication at all levels, locally and internationally. Since one of the University’s functions is to

expand the frontiers of knowledge about various social phenomena, research and development with

regard to culture as manifested by the Afrikaans language and literature are effectively represented in

this qualification.

The University of Namibia is the only tertiary educational institution in Namibia that offers the opportunity

for postgraduate studies in Afrikaans linguistics and/or literature.

H.4.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To qualify for admission to the MA in Afrikaans Studies programme by coursework plus thesis, a student

must be in possession of a relevant honours degree or postgraduate diploma recognised at NQF level 8

with a minimum average of 60% (Lower Second) in the relevant discipline.

H.4.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme will be offered on full time and part time, face to face, evening timetable.

H.4.4 DURATION OF STUDY

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The duration of the programme shall be a minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of three (3) years

on full time study, while on part time study the duration shall be a minimum of three (3) years and a

maximum of five (5) years.

An extension of the registration period of up to six months beyond the stipulated deadlines may be

granted by relevant committees if valid reasons are advanced. Refer to the Postgraduate Regulations

in this Prospectus.

H.4.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

To pass a module (thesis included), a student should obtain a minimum final mark of 50%. Where

examinations apply, a student should obtain a minimum continuous assessment mark of 40% to be

admitted to the examination and normal examination regulations apply. Refer to individual module

descriptors in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus.

H.4.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A student may not register for more than 132 credits (five modules – including Academic Writing for

Postgraduate Students) in the first year and for more than 108 credits (equivalent to the thesis) in any

subsequent year.

H.4.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

A student must have obtained all 132 credits of the coursework component (year one) in order to

advance to the thesis module.

H.4.8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

In order to be re-admitted to the Faculty for a particular year of registration a full-time student must

have passed the number of credits as indicated below:

At the end of the first year of registration: 60 credits

At the end of the second year of registration: 132 credits (all coursework courses)

In order to be re-admitted to the Faculty for a particular year of registration a part-time student must

have passed the number of credits as indicated below:

At the end of the first year of registration: 36 credits (one subject specialisation course)

At the end of the second year of registration: 72 credits (the two subject specialisation courses)

At the end of the third year of registration: 132 credits (all coursework courses)

H.4.9 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

code

Module Title NQF

Level

Credits Compulsory (C)/

Elective (E)

(Co-requisite)/

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for

Postgraduate Students

8 * C None

Year 1 Semester 1 and 2

LLL 5900 Research Design and Presentation 9 24 C None

Students select three (3) of the following five (5) courses

LLI 5980 Intercultural Communication 9 36 E None

LLL 5980 Advanced Applied Linguistics 9 36 E None

LLE 5980 Lexicography 9 36 E None

LLT 5980 Literature Literary and Theory 9 36 E None

LLC 5980 Comparative Literary Studies 9 36 E None

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

Year 2 Semester 1 and 2

LAF 5910 Thesis in Afrikaans Studies 9 108 C Pass all Year 1

credits (132)

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 240

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* Not a credit-bearing module

H.4.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

In order to be awarded the MA in Afrikaans Studies degree, a student must have obtained all 240

credits.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

H.5 MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

H.5.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of the MA in Clinical Psychology (No intake 2017) programme can be articulated both in

academic and professional terms.

Academic:

The academic purposes of the programme are to:

Introduce the student to study in the area of applied psychology, to consolidate and deepen what

has been learned previously;

Equip qualifying students with the necessary professional skills and attitudes based on scientific

knowledge to function efficiently, effectively and independently within the field of applied

psychology;

Establish a base for participating in research through the acquisition of the necessary elementary

research skills and tools and to provide a foundation for further learning; and to

Stimulate an interest in academic study in the field of Applied Psychology and to ensure a constant

supply of well-equipped professionals for both the private and public sectors, who are both critical

thinkers and socially aware.

Professional:

The programme prepares selected students for possible statutory registration as clinical

psychologist with the Social Work and Psychology Council of Namibia, of the Health Professions

Councils of Namibia (HPCNA), provided the students meet the registration requirements of the

HPCNA.

Rationale

The 6th draft Mental Health Act of Namibia states clearly “health is a state of “physical, mental and

social well-being” (6th Draft Mental Health Act of Namibia, 2009). In 2005 already, the honourable

Minister of Health and Social Services of Namibia stated: “…mental health problems are a growing

burden to the public health sector and Namibia is no exception” (National Policy for Mental Health,

2005). The Minister also stated the following statistics with regard to mental health:

Mental and behavioural disorders, affects more than 25% of all people at some time,

2-3% of any population at any time of their life suffer from seriously incapacitating mental disorders,

20-30% of people that attend general health services suffer from a mental disorder.

The WHO furthermore predicts that by 2020, depression will become the second largest cause of

suffering- first place being heart disease, also commonly known to be caused by high stress levels and

a lack of skills to deal in a healthy way with stress. Statistics indicate that presently, five out of the 10

leading ailments globally are psychological conditions including depression and anxiety (WHO, 2006).

Currently mental disorders account for 15% of the disease burden in developing countries (like

Namibia) and this has further ramifications as mental health is inextricably tied to physical health (WHO,

2002) – therefore we refer often to “psychosomatic complaints”.

It is clear that a need exists for psychological services in any country on the globe. As no other tertiary

institution offers training in the Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology, it became essential that the

University of Namibia, Section Psychology, offer this crucial qualification. Through this programme

Namibians are empowered to assist individuals and the community to remain healthy.

Programme Convenors:

Dr M Janik – Clinical Psychology Coordinator (Tel. 206 3144 – Email: mjanik@unam.na)

Dr EN Shino – Head of Department (Tel. 206 3807 – Email: eshino@unam.na)

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H.5.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the programme, a student shall be required to have:

At least a C-grade average (i.e., 60% and above) in one of the following qualifications:

a) a 4-year Bachelors’ degree with a single major in Clinical Psychology,

b) a 4-year BPsych degree,

c) a 4-year Honours degree in Clinical Psychology,

d) an equivalence of a 4-year BA Degree Honours in Clinical Psychology, or

e) an equivalence of a level 8 qualification (in Clinical Psychology) on the Namibian

Qualifications Authority.

Undergo a selection process, which might include psychometric assessment, assessment centre

activities, individual interviews, and two reference reports. In addition, other University of Namibia admission requirements for Master’s degree programmes

will apply.

H.5.3 INTAKE

Admission into to the programme takes place every alternate year.

H.5.4 MODE OF DELIVERY

The MA in Clinical Psychology programme will be offered only on a full-time basis, during the day.

H.5.5 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum duration for the MA in Clinical Psychology programme is two (2) years full-time and the

maximum duration is three (3) years.

H.5.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of coursework, mini-thesis and practicum shall be done in accordance with the

General Regulations of the University of Namibia. Continuous Assessment (CA) will be based on 50%;

Examination 50% while the minimum pass mark is 50%.

H.5.7 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A maximum of 132 credits is allowed to be registered within an academic year.

H.5.8 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

The student must pass all first-year modules in order to continue with the mini-thesis.

H.5.9 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAMME

In order to the re-admitted into the programme, the student must pass at least 120 credits of the taught

courses.

H.5.10 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

All modules are compulsory Year 1:

Module

code

Module Title NQF Level Credits

Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 8

PSY 5921 Psychopharmacology 9 12

PSY 5901 Research Methodology & Statistics 9 12

PSY 5941 Psychopathology 9 12

PSC 5961 Therapeutic Techniques and Intervention 9 12

PSC 5941 Child & Adolescent Therapy 9 12

Total credits for Semester 1 60

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Semester 2

PSY 5902 Professional Ethics Year 1 Semester 2 9 12

PSY 5962 Psychological Assessment 9 12

PSY 5922 Forensic Psychology 9 12

PSY 5942 Neuropsychology 9 12

PSC 5922 Group Processes and Dynamics 9 12

PSC 5962 Community Psychology 9 12

Total credits for Semester 2 72

Total credits for Year 1 132

Year 2: PSY 5900 Mini-Thesis 9 60

PSY 5909 Clinical Psychology Practicum 9 60

Total credits Year 2 120

Total credits for the programme 252

H.5.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To be awarded the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology degree, the student must pass all the modules,

mini-thesis and practicum (252 credits).

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

H.6 MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH STUDIES

H.6.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills that will

make them more proficient users of the English language in a variety of contexts. The Master of Arts in

English Studies (MAES) offers students an opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the fields of English

language and literature, not only through engaging in an in-depth study of linguistic theory and literary

theory, but also by taking part in learning activities that involve the practical use of the English

language in a variety of contexts. The programme provides students with advanced competencies in

English Studies so that they can compete well with other professionals in the same field regionally and

internationally. This programme further develops students’ cognitive and intellectual skills thereby

enabling them to think critically and use the English language effectively and appropriately in a variety

of situations. Holders of this qualification will be able to work in a wide range of English language-

related professions.

Programme Convenor: Professor Jairos Kangira (tel. +264 61-206 3806 – Email: Email: jkangira@unam.na)

H.6.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The approved University of Namibia admission requirements, as stipulated in this Prospectus and the

Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations

Prospectus, will apply. A four year BA Honours degree with English as a major (Level 8) or a BA Honours

degree in English (Level 8) or an equivalent qualification is required. Applicants may furthermore be

required to write an admission test.

H.6.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The MA in English studies will be offered full time and part time.

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H.6.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum period of registration in the Master of Arts in English Studies degree programme is two (2)

years for full-time and part-time students. Full-time candidates should complete their studies within three

(3) calendar years. Part-time candidates will be allowed up to five (5) calendar years to complete their

studies. An extension of the registration period of up to six (6) months beyond the stipulated deadlines

may be granted by relevant committees if valid reasons are advanced.

H.6.5 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The MA (English Studies) programme consists of two parts. In the first year, students will complete their

coursework and examinations. In the second year, students write a research thesis.

PART 1: Coursework (Year I)

Students take the following Courses in the first year of registration:

Semester Code Module Title NQF Level NQF Credits

1

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 8

LEN5981 History of the English Language 9 18

LEN5991 Advanced Grammar 9 18

LEL5911 Selected Works of Shakespeare 9 18

LLL5900 Research Design and Presentation 9 12

2

LEN5982 English in a Multi-Lingual and Cultural Context 9 18

LEN5992 Advanced Stylistics 9 18

LLL5900 Research Design and Presentation 9 12

Students further take one (1) from the following courses as an elective

2

LAL5982 Topics in African Literature 9 18

LEL5972 African–American Literature 9 18

LCW5912 Creative Writing 9 18

LEL5992 Commonwealth Literature in English: Past and

Present

9 18

LRC5982 Applications of Rhetorical Criticism and

Argumentation

9 18

TOTAL CREDITS FOR FIRST YEAR 204

PART 2: Research Thesis (Year II)

Students register for following course in the second year of registration:

Semester Code Module Title Prerequisite NQF Level NQF Credits

1& 2 LET5910 Thesis All taught courses 9 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME: 324

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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H.7 MASTER OF ARTS IN GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES H.7.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

The purpose of the MA in Gender and Development Studies programme is to provide students with

cutting edge national and international theoretical and practical expertise in gender and gender-

related development matters. The course is aimed at professional women and men from government,

NGOs and the private sector identified as requiring capacity building and vital knowledge skills on

gender matters. The MA in Gender Studies offers theoretical paradigms, concepts and research

techniques for evaluating issues regarding sexual rights and inequalities, power and masculine cultures,

investigation of socio-cultural factors impeding gender rights, media and gender, work and gender,

women’s empowerment and human rights policies, gender and state policy, gender and health, and

methodologies of gender and project planning.

The University of Namibia will be the only tertiary educational institution in Namibia offering the

opportunity for high-level professional postgraduate studies in gender, for the successful creation of a

body of gender experts in the country. The aim is to put in place the human resource capacity for the

effective implementation of development policies in all areas relating to women’s empowerment, and

for establishing the general socio-legal conditions for the sexual and human rights of the citizen.

H.7.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To qualify for admission to the MA in Gender and Development Studies programme by coursework plus

thesis, a student must be in possession of a relevant honours degree in the field of social science or a

postgraduate diploma recognised at NQF level 8 with a minimum average of 60% (Lower Second). This

is in line with UNAM Regulations and Guidelines for postgraduate programmes of the Postgraduate

Studies Prospectus.

H.7.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme is designed to offer the MA in Gender and Development Studies on both full-time and

part-time.

H.7.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The programme will be offered on a full time and part time basis.

H.7.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

To pass a module (including thesis) a student should obtain a minimum final mark of 50%. Where

examinations apply, a student should obtain a minimum continuous assessment mark of 40% to be

admitted to the examination, and normal examination regulations apply. Refer to individual module

descriptors in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus.

H.7.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A student may not register for more than eight (8) modules or 138 credits in the first year.

H.7.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

The MA in Gender and Development Studies requires that a student must pass all first year modules in

order to continue into the second year.

H.7.8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

For re-admission into the Faculty the student must have initially passed four (4) first year compulsory

modules with a minimum of 84 credits.

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H.7.9 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Option One: MA in Gender and Development (Full-Time Stream – 2 Years)

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory C)/

Elective (E)

Co-requisite/

Pre-requisite

Year 1, Semester 1

Students take all compulsory courses below:

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

8 * C None

STG 5920 Theorizing Gender and Sexualities 9 12 C None

SOC 5920 Research, Gender and Feminist

Methodologies

9 12 C None

SGD 5981 Gender Diversity and Mainstreaming in

Development Policies

9 18 C None

SGH 5981 Gender, Health Equity and Social Justice 9 18 C None

SGW 5981 Gender Work: Local and Global

Connections

9 18 C None

Total Credits for Semester 1 78

Year 1, Semester 2

Students continue to take two (2) compulsory year Courses

STG 5920 Theorizing Gender and Sexualities 9 12 C None

SOC 5920 Research, Gender and Feminist

Methodologies

9 12 C None

Students select a further two (2) electives below

SGJ 5982 Gender Justice and Human Rights 9 18 E None

SAG 5982 Analyzing Gender and Media 9 18 E None

SGE 5982 Gender Education and Human

Development

9 18 E None

SGM 5982 Gender and Environmental Management 9 18 E None

Total Credits for Semester 2 60

TOTAL CREDITS FOR YEAR 1 138

Year 2, Semesters 1 & 2

SGS 5910 Research Thesis In Gender 9 120 C Pass all first year

courses with 138

credits.

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 258

* Not a credit-bearing module

Option Two: MA in Gender and Development (Part-Time Stream – 3 Years)

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory

(C)/ Elective (E)

Co-requisite/

Pre-requisite

Year 1, Semester 1

Students take all compulsory courses below:

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

8 * C None

STG 5920 Theorizing Gender and Sexualities (Year-

long course)

9 12 C None

SOC 5920 Research, Gender and Feminist

Methodologies (Year-long course)

9 12 C None

Total Credits for Semester 1 24

Year 1, Semester 2

Students continue to take two (2) compulsory year Courses

STG 5920 Theorizing Gender and Sexualities 12 C None

SOC 5920 Research, Gender and Feminist

Methodologies

9 12 C None

Student select a further one (1) course

below:

9

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SGJ 5982 Gender Justice and Human Rights 9 18 E None

SAG 5982 Analysing Gender and Media 9 18 E None

TOTAL CREDITS FOR YEAR 1 66

Year 2, Semester 1

Students take all compulsory courses below:

SGD 5981 Gender Diversity and Mainstreaming in

Development Policies

18 C

SGH 5981 Gender, Health Equity and Social Justice 18 C None

SGW 5981 Gender Work: Local and Global

Connections

18 C None

Total Credits for Semester 1 54

Year 2, Semester 2

Students select one (1) elective below

SGE 5982 Gender Education and Human

Development

18 E None

SGM 5982 Gender and Environmental Management 18 E None

TOTAL ACCUMULATIVE CREDITS IN YEAR 2 138

Year 3, Semesters 1 & 2

SGS 5910 Research Thesis In Gender 120 C Pass all first year

courses with 138

credits.

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 258

* Not a credit-bearing module

H.7.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

In order to be awarded the MA in Gender and Development Studies degree, a student must have

obtained all 258 credits.

RTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

.8 MASTER OF ARTS IN GERMAN STUDIES [13MAGS]

H.8 MASTER OF ARTS IN GERMAN STUDIES H.8.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in German

linguistics and/or literature to contribute as active role players in a globalised and industrialising society.

Being one of the national languages of Namibia whose development is ensured by the Namibian

Constitution, German plays an important role in commerce, tourism, education, and social interaction

and communication at all levels, locally and internationally. Since one of the University’s functions is to

expand the frontiers of knowledge about various social phenomena, research and development with

regard to culture as manifested by the German language and literature are effectively represented in

this qualification.

The University of Namibia is the only tertiary educational institution in Namibia that offers the opportunity

for postgraduate studies in German linguistics and/or literature.

H.8.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To qualify for admission to the MA in German Studies programme by coursework plus thesis, a student

must be in possession of a relevant honours degree or postgraduate diploma recognised at NQF level 8

with a minimum average of 60% (Lower Second) in the relevant discipline.

H.8.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

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The programme will be offered on full time and part time, face to face, evening timetable.

H.8.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme shall be a minimum of two (2) years and a maximum of three (3)

years on full time study, while on part time study the duration shall be a minimum of three (3) years

and a maximum of five (5) years.

An extension of the registration period of up to six months beyond the stipulated deadlines may be

granted by relevant committees if valid reasons are advanced. Refer to the Postgraduate

Regulations in this Prospectus.

H.8.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

To pass a course (thesis included), a student should obtain a minimum final mark of 50%. Where

examinations apply, a student should obtain a minimum continuous assessment mark of 40% to be

admitted to the examination and normal examination regulations apply. Refer to individual module

descriptors in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus.

H.8.6 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A student may not register for more than 132 credits (five modules – including Academic Writing for

Postgraduate Students) in the first year and for more than 108 credits (equivalent to the thesis) in any

subsequent year.

H.8.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

A student must have obtained all 132 credits of the coursework component (year one) in order to

advance to the thesis module.

H.8.8 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

In order to be re-admitted to the Faculty for a particular year of registration a full-time student must

have passed the number of credits as indicated below:

At the end of the first year of registration: 60 credits

At the end of the second year of registration: 132 credits (all coursework modules)

In order to be re-admitted to the Faculty for a particular year of registration a part-time student must

have passed the number of credits as indicated below:

At the end of the first year of registration: 36 credits (one subject specialisation module)

At the end of the second year of registration: 72 credits (the two subject specialisation modules)

At the end of the third year of registration: 132 credits (all coursework modules)

H.8.9 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

code

Module Title NQF

Level

Credits Compulsory (C)/

Elective (E)

(Co-requisite)/

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

8 * C None

Year 1 Semester 1 and 2

LLL 5900 Research Design and Presentation 9 24 C None

Students select three (3) of the following five (5) courses

LLI 5980 Intercultural Communication 9 36 E None

LLL 5980 Advanced Applied Linguistics 9 36 E None

LLE 5980 Lexicography 9 36 E None

LLT 5980 Literature Literary and Theory 9 36 E None

LLC 5980 Comparative Literary Studies 9 36 E None

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

Year 2 Semester 1 and 2

LGS 5910 Thesis in German Studies 9 108 C Pass all Year 1

credits (132)

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 108

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TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 240

* Not a credit-bearing course

H.8.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

In order to be awarded the MA in German Studies degree, a student must have obtained all 240

credits.

IMPRTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus for detailed

information regarding the module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

NTAKE FOR 2016

H.9 MASTER OF ARTS IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

H.9.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with the competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities

and ethical conduct) necessary in the fields of industrial and organisational (I/O) psychology. I/O

psychology programme prepares graduates for four tasks, namely explaining individual, group and

organisational behaviour, measuring behaviour and predicting potentiality, contributing to organisation

development, and translating research findings and empowering potential users thereof.

The purpose of the MA in Industrial/Organisational Psychology programme can be articulated both in

academic and professional terms:

Academic:

The academic purposes of the programme are to:

Consolidate and deepen what has been learned previously by students in the area of I/O

Psychology;

Equip qualifying students with the necessary professional skills and attitudes based on scientific

knowledge to function efficiently, effectively and independently within the field of I/O Psychology;

Establish a base for participating in research through the acquisition of the necessary elementary

research skills and tools and to provide a foundation for further learning; and to

Stimulate an interest in academic study in the field of I/O Psychology so as to ensure a constant

supply of well-equipped professionals for both the private and public sectors, who are both critical

thinkers and socially aware.

Professional:

Currently, the HPCNA (Social Work and Psychology Council of Namibia), does not register

Industrial/Organisational psychologists (i.e. I/O Psychology is not a registrable category). However,

various discussions have raised the issue of the need for statutory regulation of I/O Psychology in

Namibia. Hence, in future, I/O Psychology graduates may be able to register in accordance with

the regulations of the relevant professional body or council/s.

Industrial Organisational (I/O) Psychology is the study of behaviour in work settings. I/O Psychology

is very important in the workplace for promoting productive worker attitudes and behaviours and

for selecting and promoting candidates in the most effective way. More and more organisations

are hiring I/O psychologists to come in and help intervene into certain aspects of their company.

It is clear that a need exists for industrial/organisational psychological services in any country on the

globe. As no other tertiary institution in Namibia offers training in the Master’s of

Industrial/Organisational Psychology, it is essential that the University of Namibia, Psychology

Section, offer this crucial qualification. Through this programme, graduates are empowered to assist

individuals, organisations, and the community to remain healthy, productive, effective, and

efficient.

H.9.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the programme, a student shall be required to have:

At least a C-grade average (i.e., 60% and above) in one of the following qualifications:

a) a 4-year Bachelors’ degree with a single major in Industrial/Organisational Psychology,

b) a 4-year BPsych degree,

c) a 4-year Honours degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology,

d) an equivalence of a 4-year BA Degree Honours in Industrial/Organisational or

e) an equivalence of a level 8 qualification (in Industrial/Organisational Psychology) on the

Namibian Qualifications Authority.

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Undergo a selection process, which might include psychometric assessment, assessment centre

activities, individual interviews, and two reference reports. In addition, other University of Namibia admission requirements for Master’s degree programmes

will apply.

H.9.3 INTAKE

Admission into to the programme takes place every alternate year.

H.9.4 MODE OF DELIVERY

The MA in Industrial/Organisational Psychology program will be offered only on a full-time basis, during

the day.

H.9.5 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum duration for the MA Industrial/Organisational Psychology programme is two (2) years full-

time and the maximum duration is three (3) years.

H.9.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment of coursework, mini-thesis and practicum shall be done in accordance with the

General Regulations of the University of Namibia. Continuous Assessment (CA) will be based on 50%;

Examination 50% while the minimum pass mark is 50%.

H.9.7 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A maximum of 132 credits is allowed to be registered within an academic year.

H.9.8 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

The student must pass all first-year modules in order to continue with the mini-thesis.

H.9.9 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAMME

In order to the re-admitted into the programme, the student must pass at least 120 credits of the taught

modules.

H.9.10 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

All modules are compulsory

Year 1:

Module

code

Module Title NQF Level NQF Credits

Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 8 *

PSI 5921 Change & Diversity Management 9 12

PSY 5901 Research Methodology & Statistics 9 12

PIO 5921 Talent Management 9 12

PIO 5941 Mentoring & Coaching 9 12

PIO 5961 Organisational Development 9 12

Total Credits Semester 1 60

Semester 2

PSY 5902 Professional Ethics 9 12

PSY 5962 Psychological Assessment 9 12

PSI 5922 Psychology of Work and Labour Relations 9 12

PIO 5962 Personnel Psychology & Human Resources Development 9 12

PIO 5922 Health & Wellness 9 12

PIO 5942 Positive Organisational Behaviour 9 12

Total credits Semester 2 72

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

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Year 2:

PSG 5900 Mini-Thesis 9 60

PSI 5909 Industrial Psychology Practicum 9 60

Total Credits Year 2 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 252

H.9.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To be awarded the Master of Arts in Industrial/Organisational Psychology degree, the student must pass

all the modules, mini-thesis and practicum (252 credits).

H.10 MASTER OF ARTS IN PERFORMING ARTS

H.10.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The MA (Performing Arts) programme offers various options to obtain a postgraduate qualification in the performing arts. A variety of options, related to performance, teaching, culture and research is offered and are dependent on the choice of the student after consultation with the Department. This programme is recommended and appropriate for all performing arts practitioners.

Programme Co-ordinator: Dr. LDE Oliver-Sampson (tel. 206 3925)

H.10.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission to the MA (Performing Arts) programme, a student must normally be in possession of the any of the following qualifications, subject to the general regulations for Master’s degree studies stipulated in this Prospectus and the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus i.e. a recognised four-year Bachelor’s degree or a recognised Honours degree or a recognised postgraduate diploma or a recognised qualification equivalent to the above

Students who wish to register for the MA (Performing Arts) programme should apply in writing to the Head of Department before 31 October of the year preceding intended registration.

The right of admission rests with the Department, Faculty and Senate. Students who are admitted to the MA (Performing Arts) programme may be required to do

additional modules, before or together with the programme. Students will not be allowed to major in fields for which their previous qualifications do not qualify

them.

H.10.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum period of registration for the MA (Performing Arts) programme is two (2) years full-time or part-time.

H.10.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The MA (Performing Arts) programme consists of two parts. In the first year, students will complete their academic coursework studies and examinations. In the second year, students write a research thesis.

PART 1: Coursework (Year I)

Students register for the following courses in the first year of registration:

Semester Code Module Title

1

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students

FHS5911 The Research Process

FHS5951 Qualitative Research Design

FHS 5971 Creative Research Design

2 FHS 5972 Seminars and Presentations

FHS 5992 Writing Proposals, Reports and Publishing

Students register for the following year-course:

Semester Code Year-course Title

PAR 5910 Performance and Research

Note: To be admitted to Part 2 of the programme, a student must have passed all modules in Part 1 (the

coursework part).

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PART 2: Research Thesis (Year II)

Students register for following course in the second year of registration:

Semester Code Module Title

1& 2 FHT 5910 Thesis

Students must submit a thesis (of approximately 25 000 – 50 000 words) on a topic selected in

consultation with the Department, subject to the general regulations for Master’s degree studies

stipulated in this Prospectus and the Regulations and Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes in the

General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

H.11 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in approved disciplines will be offered in compliance with the

General regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies in this Prospectus and in the General

Information and Regulations Prospectus.

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I. FACULTY OF LAW

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

(264 61) 206 3622 (+264 61) 206 3703 ahusselmann@unam.na Private Bag 13301, Windhoek,

Namibia

I.1GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY

The Faculty of Law may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study Period 16MLAW Master of Laws (by Thesis) 2 FT& 3 PT

16DPLA Doctor of Philosophy (Law) 3.2 MASTER OF LAWS (BY THESIS)

[16MLAW]

I.2 MASTER OF LAWS (BY THESIS)

The Faculty of Law offers a Master of Laws degree which shall be examined by research only in any

field of law approved by the Faculty.

The LL M (by Thesis) will be offered in compliance with the general regulations and guidelines for

postgraduate studies at the University. Refer to the Regulations for Postgraduate Courses of Study in this

Prospectus and the General Regulations and Information Prospectus.

I.2.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

A person may be considered for admission as a student for the degree of Master of Laws if

s/he has a Law degree with at least a C-grade average (i.e. 60-69%) of the University of Namibia

or an equivalent degree of another University/institution recognised by the Senate, on the

recommendation of the Faculty of Law, for the purpose; or

s/he has in any other manner attained a level of competence, which in the opinion of senate, on

the recommendation of the Faculty of Law, is adequate for the purpose of admission as a student

for the degree.

I.2.2 DURATION OF STUDY

A full-time student shall complete the approved thesis for the degree within two (2) academic

year; a part time student within three (3) academic years.

I.2.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the Master of Laws (by research) is as follows:

Year Course Title Code NQF Level

1 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students UAE 5819 8

1 LL M Thesis LTH 5900 9

I.3 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LAW

[16DPLA]

The Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD) will be offered in compliance with the general regulations and

guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University. Refer to the Regulations for Postgraduate

Programmes in this Prospectus and the General Regulations and Information Prospectus.

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J. FACULTY OF SCIENCE

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

264 61) 206 3742 (+264 61) 206 3791 mmatengu@unam.na Private Bag 13301, Windhoek,

Namibia

J.1 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE The Faculty of Science may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study Period

11MSCB Master of Science in Biodiversity Management 2

11MMBL Master of Science in Microbiology 2

11MSCC Master of Science in Chemistry 2

11MSIB Master of Science in Industrial Biochemistry 2

11MSGL Master of Science in Applied Geology 2

11MSPG Master of Science in Petroleum Geology 2

11MSCM Master of Science in Mathematics 2

11MSNU Master of Science in Nuclear Science 2

11MSPH Master of Science in Physics 2

11MSST Master of Science in Statistics and Demography (No intake 2017)

2

11MSSB Master of Science in Biostatistics 2

11MASC Master of Science (by Thesis) 2

11DPSC Doctor of Philosophy 3

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

J.2 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

J.2.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME

This programme was designed to meet the demand and needs of various stakeholders and to address

the national demand that exists. It is aligned with the National Development Plan and the main goal of

the proposed curriculum is to produce graduates that are well trained and able to fit into various

employment sectors namely, agricultural sector, forestry, Aquatic sciences, scientific research institutes,

environment sectors. It will also enable students to conduct original and high quality scientific research.

This qualification involves experiential learning and problem solving and will provide students with the

necessary technical skills, scientific knowledge and exposure to enable them to solve practical

problems of scientific nature in Namibia. In addition this programme gives students sufficient

background to be able to continue with higher degree programmes at tertiary institutions.

J.2.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Environmental Biology, Biology,

Ecology, Geography, Forestry, Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, at NQF level 8 or equivalent are

eligible to apply. The applicants will be accepted on the basis of their undergraduate records with an

overall average mark of at least 60%. Applicants who graduated from UNAM with a 4-year BSc degree

and an average of at least 60% may also be admitted if they passed Research Methodology and had

a Research component in Environmental Biology as part of their undergraduate degree. The

department will evaluate such applications.

J.2.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

Programme is offered on full time study mode.

J.2.4 DURATION OF STUDY

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This programme is a 2 year full time study mode. The general UNAM postgraduate regulations regarding

maximum and minimum duration of study apply.

J.2.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following regulations were adopted to ensure high standards and comparative degree quality.

Course work Examinations

A minimum of 50% continuous assessment (CA) to write the semester module final examination,

A 3 hour examination at the end of each semester for the respective modules,

A student will qualify for supplementary / second opportunity examinations provided that the

final module mark is between 45-49%, subject to the UNAM subminimum rule,

A weighting of 40% for CA and 60% for the final examination will be applied,

Pass mark for each module is 50%, subject to the UNAM subminimum rule.

Master thesis

A minimum of 50% required to pass the written thesis

Following UNAM Postgraduate regulations for, the viva voce of students will not be graded.

Written thesis shall contribute 100% of the Master thesis final mark

Overall degree mark

The overall mark for the MSc degree shall comprise 50% average module final marks and 50%

master thesis final mark

Each student is required to propose a topic and write a proposal for research in accordance with the

UNAM general regulations for Postgraduate studies. All modules of year one must be passed before a

student can proceed with the thesis. The official registration for the thesis will depend upon

acceptance of his/her proposal by the UNAM Postgraduate School through the Faculty of Science

Postgraduate Committee and noting by Senate. Two supervisors are recommended per student and

the main supervisors must be a PhD holder, while the co-supervisor may have a MSc degree in a

specialised field of Environmental Biology or in the discipline relevant to the research topic. All thesis

shall be examined internally and externally.

J.2.6 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Year 1

Module

Code

Module Title NQF Level Credits Compulsory /

Elective

Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate students 9 * C

EBM 5921 Biostatistics, Scientific Presentation & Publication 9 12 C

EBM 5931 Assessing Biodiversity 9 24 C

EBL 5931 Integrated Water and Land use and Biodiversity

Management

9 24 C

Total credits for Semester 1 60

Semester 2 (Electives)

EBL 5962

EBL 5942

Natural Resource Economics

OR

Environmental law

9

9

12

12

E

E

EBL 5952

EBM 5922

EBB 5922

GIS and Remote sensing

OR

Management of Natural History Collections

AND

Applied Biogeography

9

9

9

24

12

12

E

E

E

EBB 5972

EBB 5952

Functional Biodiversity of Terrestrial Ecosystems

OR

Functional Biodiversity of Aquatic Ecosystems

9 24 E

9

24

E

Total Credits for Semester 2 60

Total Credits for YEAR 1 120

Year 2

129

EBL 5900 Master Thesis 9 120 C

Total Credits for YEAR 2 120

Total number of Credits for the programme 240

* Not a credit bearing course

J.2.7 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

Students have to pass all modules of year 1 before they can proceed to year 2 (thesis).

J.2.8 RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students will be re-admitted into the programme, provided that they have passed the equivalent of 6

full modules (96 credits) in year one.

J.2.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

The MSc in Biodiversity Management degree will be awarded to students credited with a total of 240

credits, who have passed all their modules and completed their thesis (120 credits) satisfactory.

J.3 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY

J.3.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME

This programme was designed to meet the demand and needs of various stakeholders and to address

the national demand that exists. It is aligned with the National Development Plan and the main goal of

the proposed curriculum is to produce graduates that are well trained and able to fit into various

employment sectors namely, agricultural sector, human health, biological industries, scientific research

institutes, environment sectors. It will also enable students to conduct original and high quality scientific

research. This qualification involves experiential learning and problem solving and will provide students

with the necessary technical skills, scientific knowledge and exposure to enable them to solve practical

problems of scientific nature in Namibia. In addition this programme gives students sufficient

background to be able to continue with higher degree programmes at tertiary institutions.

J.3.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

Applicants who have obtained a Bachelors of Science (Hons) degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry,

Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science, and Veterinary Sciences at NQF level 8 are eligible to

apply. The applicants will be accepted on the basis of their undergraduate records with an average

mark of at least 60%. Applicants who graduated from UNAM with a 4-year BSc degree and an

average of at least 60% may also be admitted if they passed Research Methodology and had a

Research component in Microbiology or Molecular Biology as part of their undergraduate degree. The

department will evaluate such applications. Admission is competitive and a maximum of 20 students

will initially be allowed into the programme.

J.3.3 INTAKE

Admission is competitive and a maximum of 20 students will initially be allowed into the programme.

J.3.4 MODE OF DELIVERY

This program is offered as full-time study mode.

J.3.5 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Microbiology is offered through coursework and thesis, extending over two years of full-

time study. The coursework is conducted during the first academic year of study and is followed by a

supervised original research project extending over the second year.

J.3.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following regulations were adopted to ensure high standards and comparative degree quality.

Course work Examinations

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A minimum of 50% continuous assessment to write the semester module final examination

A 3 hour examination at the end of each semester for the respective modules

A student will qualify for supplementary / second opportunity examinations provided that the

final module mark is between 45-49%

A weighting of 50% for CA and 50% for the final examination will be applied

Pass mark for each module is 50%

Master thesis

A minimum of 50% required to pass the written thesis

Overall degree mark

The overall mark for the MSc degree shall comprise 50% average module final marks and 50%

master thesis final mark

Each student is required to propose a topic and write a proposal for research before the end of the first

year. The official registration for the thesis will depend upon acceptance of his/her proposal by the

postgraduate committee. Two supervisors are recommended per student and the main supervisors

must be a PhD holder, while the co-supervisor may have a MSc degree in a specialised field of

Microbiology. All theses shall be externally examined.

J.3.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Students will be able to choose one of three specialisations:

Food Microbiology

Biomedicine

Environmental Microbiology

A student within each specialisation should take all the modules offered as an elective within the

particular specialisation.

Year 1

Module

Code

Module Title NQF Level NQF

Credits

Compulsory/

Elective

Students will take all of the following courses:

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate students 9 * C

MMB 5921 Computing Techniques and Bioinformatics 9 12 C

MMB 5941 Research Methodology and Project Proposal Writing 9 12 C

MMB 5922 Microbial Evolution 9 12 C

MMB5942 Bio prospecting and Entrepreneurship in Microbiology 9 12 C

Students in the Food Microbiology stream will take all of the following modules

MMF 5911 Food Microbiology 9 24 E

MMF 5921 Food safety 9 12 E

MMF 5912 Food Biotechnology 9 24 E

MMF 5922 Climate Change and Food Security 9 12 E

MME 5912 Microbiology of wastewater 9 24 E

Students in the Biomedical Microbiology stream will take all of the following modules

MMM 5931 Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostics 9 24 E

MMM 5911 Microbial Principles and Processes 9 24 E

MMM 5912 Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology 9 24 E

MMM 5932 Climate Change and emerging diseases 9 24 E

Students in the Environmental Microbiology stream will take all of the following modules

MME 5911 Environmental Biotechnology 9 24 E

MME 5921 Geo-Microbiology and biogeochemistry 9 12 E

MME 5912 Microbiology of wastewater 9 24 E

MME 5922 Extremophiles 9 12 E

MME 5932 Climate change and Microbial Biodiversity 9 24 E

Total for first Year 144

Year 2

MMB 5900 Thesis 9 120 C

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 264

* Not a credit bearing module

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J.3.8 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

Formal examination will take place at the end of each semester. Examinations will be subject to

external assessment. In addition to module-specific regulations, attendance of at least 80% in a

particular module is a requirement for examination admission. Students must pass all modules for them

to proceed to the master thesis. A mixture of assessment modes will be used: written, oral or practical

examinations, reports and presentations.

J.3.9 FORMAT AND EVALUATION OF THESIS WORK

Before a student can proceed to the thesis, he/she must first successfully complete the coursework

examinations. Each student will submit a Master Thesis during the second year. The thesis must be

drafted in English language. The thesis must follow the format as prescribed in the UNAM Postgraduate

Studies Prospectus. The thesis will be evaluated by internal and external examiners. The UNAM grading

system will be used for the evaluation.

J.3.10 PRACTICALS

Attendance of practical classes and field trips is compulsory.

J.3.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

This qualification will be awarded to students credited with a total of 264 credits, who have satisfactory

completed the thesis (120 credits) and obtained at least a 50% final mark.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

J.4 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY [11MSCC]

J.4 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY

J.4.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The MSc programme in the Department of Chemistry is open to all Bachelor of Science graduates with

NQA level 8 or equivalent qualification and with chemistry as one of their majors. The admission to the

MSc programme of the holders of the B.Sc (Chemistry) degree is not automatic. The applicants will be

accepted on the basis of their undergraduate record. An average mark of 60% is required. The

programme normally extends over a minimum period of two years for full-time students.

J.4.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Chemistry is offered through coursework and thesis, extending over two years

for full-time students and three years for part-time students. The coursework is conducted during the first

academic year of study and is followed by a supervised original research project extending over the

second year. The duration of the MSc in Chemistry is two (2) years for full-time students and three (3)

years for part-time students. Relevant committees may grant an extension of registration up to six (6)

months beyond the stipulated period if valid reasons are advanced.

J.4.3 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

If a student fails a first semester module he/she may proceed to the next semester. However he/she

must repeat the module in the following year. A minimum of 50% is required to pass each module.

Coursework component in the first year will be assessed through written tests, laboratory work, seminar

presentation and final examination.

J.4.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the MSc in Chemistry consists of coursework and the writing of a research thesis. Refer

to the Regulations for Postgraduate programmes in this Prospectus and the General Regulations &

Information Prospectus.

SUMMARY TABLE FOR ALL MODULES IN THE PROGRAMME

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

Credits Compulsor

y /Elective

Prerequisites

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate 8 * C

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Students

CHM

5961

Chemistry Seminars 9 12 C

CHM

5911

Advanced Analytical and Instrumental

Methods

9 24 C

CHM

5991

Research Methodology and Project

Proposal

9 12 C

Electives (Any two courses)

CHM

5931

Advanced Organic Chemistry 9 24 E

CHM

5951

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 9 24 E

CHM

5971

Advanced Physical Chemistry 9 24 E

CHI 5931 Advanced Industrial Chemistry 9 24 E

Total Credits Semester 1 96

Year 1 Semester 2: Electives (Any two courses)

CHM

5912

Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry 9 24 E CHM5911

CHM

5932

Current Topics in Organic Chemistry 9 24 E CHM5931

CHM

5972

Current Topics in Physical Chemistry 9 24 E CHM5971

CHM

5952

Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry 9 24 E CHM5951

CHI 5932 Current Topics in Industrial Chemistry 9 24 E CHI5931

Total Credits Semester 2 48

Total Credits Year 1 144

Year 2

CHM

5900

M.Sc. Thesis 120 C Pass in all year

1 modules

Total Credits Year 2 120

Total Credits for the programme 264

* Not a credit bearing module

J.4.5 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

Student must have 144 credits before passing to year 2.

Full time students must have 120 credits in year 2, to be able to graduate

Part time students must have 60 credits in year 2 to be able to proceed to year 3.

J.4.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

Student must have passed all year 1 modules (144 credits) before passing to year 2.

A student must first successfully complete the coursework examinations before commencing thesis

work.

J.4.7 PRACTICALS

Four compulsory practical classes (mini Projects) in the chosen field of study are offered in the first

semester. Each practical runs over three weeks. A well-written practical report in the form of a journal

article should be submitted. All calculations must be submitted separately.

J.4.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

This qualification will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 264 credits, and who have

met the requirements of the compulsory and elective sections.

MPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Science Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

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J.5 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL BIOCHEMISTRY

J.5.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The MSc in Industrial Biochemistry is open to all BSc graduates with NQA level 8 or equivalent

qualification and with biochemistry, molecular biology or microbiology as one of their majors. The

applicants will be accepted on the basis of their undergraduate record. An average mark of 60% is

required.

J.5.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

Programme is offered either on full time or part time basis.

J.5.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Industrial Biochemistry is offered through coursework and thesis, extending

over two years for full-time students and three years for part-time students. The coursework is

conducted during the first academic year of study and is followed by a supervised original research

project extending over the second year. Relevant committees may grant an extension up to six (6)

months beyond the stipulated period if valid reasons are advanced.

J.5.4 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The curriculum for the Master of Science in Industrial Biochemistry consists of coursework and research

leading to a thesis. Coursework component in the first year will be assessed through written tests,

laboratory work, seminar presentation and final examination. Each module assessment is based on

continuous assessment mark (50%) and examination mark (50%). Continuous assessment mark is

computed as 60% test and 40% practical mark. In order to pass a module, a student must obtain a final

mark of at least 50%. Refer to specific modules for detailed assessment criteria.

J.5.5 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

Maximum number of modules is equivalent to the number of modules offered in the first year (12

courses).

J.5.6 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Course

Code

Course Name NQF

Level

Credits Compulsory

(C) /Elective

(E)

Co-

requisites

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE

5819

Academic Writing for Post Graduate

Students

8 *

C

CHM

5911

Advanced Analytical and Instrumental

Methods

9 24

C

CHM

5921

Research Methodology and Project

Proposal

9 12

C

CHB

5921

Enzymology and Enzyme Technology 9 12

C

CHB

5941

Nutrition, Metabolism and Cell Signaling 9 12

C

CHB

5961

Neurobiochemistry and Clinical

Biochemistry

9 12

C

Total credits Semester 1 72

Year 1 Semester 2:

CHM

5962

Instrumental Methods and Techniques in

Biochemical analysis

9 12 C CHM5911

CHB

5942

Biochemistry Seminars 9 12 C CHM5921

CHB

5962

Strategic Resource Management 9 12 C CHM5921

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CHB

5902

Bioinformatics and Industrial Biotechnology 9 12 C CHB5921

CHC

5942

Environmental Toxicology and

Management

9 12 C HB5941

CHN

5942

Natural products and Pharmaceutical

Production

9 12 C CHB5961

Total credits Semester 2 72

Total credits Year 1 144

Year 2

CHB

5900

M.Sc. Thesis 120 C

Total credits Year 2 120

Total credits for the programme 264

* Not a credit bearing module

J.5.7 MSC THESIS IN THE SECOND YEAR

A student must first successfully complete the coursework examinations before commencing thesis

work. The thesis must be drafted in English language and submitted to the supervisor. It must be in the

University approved format. The thesis will be evaluated by UNAM approved internal and external

examiners. The UNAM grading system will be used for the evaluation. Each student will defend the

thesis in a viva voce examination. Refer to the General Information and Regulations Prospectus and

Postgraduate Prospectus for detailed information.

J.5.8 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

Student must pass all year 1 module (144 credits) in order to progress to year 2.

J.5.9 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION INTO THE FACULTY

The applicants will be re-admitted into the programme if they have passed at least 33% of their first year

modules.

J.5.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

This qualification will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 264 credits, and who have

met all the requirements of the degree programme.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Science Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

J.6 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED GEOLOGY

J.6.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To register for a MSc postgraduate degree programme a student must hold a BSc Honours degree in

Geology (NQF level 8) or a recognised equivalent qualification. The applicants will be accepted on the

basis of their undergraduate record. An average mark of at least 60% is required.

J.6.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme is offered on a full-time basis on a block course schedule over a period of two years for

full time students. The mode of teaching will include lectures, seminars, laboratory practical’s, field

practical’s, site visits, case studies and group projects.

Student intake into the first year will be done every two years due to the limited human resources in the

geology department so that modules are offered only every second year (first year modules in odd

years [i.e. 2013, 2015,…] and second year modules in the even years [i.e. 2014, 2016,…]. Yearly intake

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will be considered once the capacity of the department has expanded within the anticipated growth

of the Science Faculty.

J.6.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The study duration shall be two years for full time students. The maximum study period shall not exceed

three years. An extension of registration beyond the stipulated maximum study period may be granted

by relevant committees if valid reasons are advanced.

J.6.4 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment criteria are based on written examinations (50%) and continuous assessments (50%) based

on tests, assignments, field studies, industrial attachment, laboratory practical’s and seminar

presentations for each module as well as the final master’s thesis which is based on a research project.

A minimum of 50% is required to pass each module and a student is required to attend 80% of all

lectures and practicals. The thesis will be supervised by a PhD holder and examined by at least one

internal and one external examiner of a recognised institution.

J.6.5 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

The maximum number of modules in year one are eleven (11) with a total of 132 credits, including field

work, technical visits and industrial attachments. The maximum number of modules in the second year

is six (6) with a total of 72 credits. The MSc thesis (60 credits) is scheduled in the second year.

J.6.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

Students must pass all first year modules (132 credits) in order to advance to the second year of study.

A student must pass all first year coursework examinations before commencing with the MSc thesis.

J.6.7 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION

To be re-admitted to the programme for a particular year of registration, a student must have passed

the minimum number of modules required as indicated below:

4 modules (equivalent to 96 credits) by the end of the first year.

J.6.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory

(C) /Elective

(E)

Prerequisites

Year 1 (Common Modules)

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

8 C None

GLY 5901 Applied GIS and Remote Sensing 9 12 C None

GLY 5921 Mineral Processing and Metallurgy 9 12 C None

GLY 5911 Project Management, Economics and

Law

9 24 C None

GLY 5941 Research methodology 9 12 C None

GLY 5902 Applied Geochemistry 9 12 C None

GLY 5922 Applied Geophysics 9 12 None

GLY 5912 Field Techniques and Technical Visits 9 24 C None

GLY 5919 Industry Internship 9 24 C None

Total Credits Year 1 132

Year 2 (Major in Exploration and Economic Geology (132 Credits)

GLA 5901 Ore Forming Processes 9 12 E GLY5902,

GLY5912

GLA 5911 Exploration Techniques, Methodology,

and Economics

9 24 E GLY5901,

GLY5912,

GLY5922

GLA 5931 Ore Body Modelling and Evaluation 9 24 E GLY5912

GLA 5921 Underground and Open Pit Mining 9 12 E GLY5921,

GLY5912

GLY 5900 Master’s Thesis (Mini Thesis) 9 60 C All first year

modules

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Total Credits Year 2 132

Total Credits for the Programme 264

Year 2 (Major in Environmental Geology and Hydrogeology(132 Credits)

GLE 5911 Hydro-geochemistry 9 24 E GLY5902

GLE 5931 Protection and Management of Water

Resources

9 24 E GLY5902,

GLY5911

GLE 5941 Environmental impact assessment and

sustainable development

9 12 E GLY5911,

GLY5912

GLE 5961 Impact of mining activities on aquatic

systems

9 12 E GLY5902,

GLY5911

GLY 5900 Master Thesis (Mini Thesis) 9 60 C All first year

courses

Total Credits Year 2 132

Total Credits for the programme 264

*The credit for the module UAE5819 (a level 8 module) is not included in the total credit of 264.

J.6.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

This qualification will be awarded to students credited with all 264 credits, and who have met the

requirements of the compulsory modules, industrial attachments, field and laboratory practical’s as well

as the project thesis. In addition students are required to provide proof of competency of at least one

foreign language other than English. It is recommended that students should learn a language that is

relevant in internationally operating companies (this is a fact for all major mining companies operating

in Namibia and also a request from AREVA) such as French, Russian, German or Chinese. The language

course(s) will be offered in consultation with the UNAM Language Centre (non-degree purposes).

Student will graduate with an MSc in Applied Geology, either majoring in Exploration & Economic

Geology or majoring in Environmental Geology & Hydrogeology depending on the elective modules a

student chooses in year two of the programme.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Science Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

J.7 MASTER OF GEOLOGY [11MSPG] NTAKE 2016

J.7 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PETROLEUM GEOLOGY

J.7.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted for the Master of Science in Petroleum Geology, a student must hold a BSc Geology

(Honours) degree (NQF level 8) or a recognised equivalent qualification. The applicants will be

accepted on the basis of their undergraduate record (grades and course contents). An average mark

of 60% or above is required. For international students equivalent qualifications are required.

International students whose tertiary education was not in English must proof proficiency in English (IELTS

7.0 or better).

For all students, interviews shall be considered to confirm their suitability for admission. The number of

successful applicants will be limited by the availability of resources.

J.7.2 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme is offered on a full-time basis on a block teaching schedule over a period of two years

for full time students. The mode of teaching will include lectures, seminars, laboratory practical’s, field

practical’s, site visits, case studies, and group projects. Examinations shall follow each teaching block

within a reasonable time frame (3-10 days).

Student intake into the first year will be done every two years due to the limited human resources in the

Geology Department so that modules are offered only every second year (first year modules in odd

years [i.e. 2015, 2017,…] and second year modules in the even years [i.e. 2016, 2018,…]. Next student

intake is 2017.

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J.7.3 DURATION OF STUDY

The study duration shall be two years for full time students. The maximum study period shall not exceed

three years. An extension of registration beyond the stipulated maximum study period may be granted

by relevant committees if valid reasons are advanced.

J.7.4 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Unless otherwise indicated, assessment is based on a written examination and continuous assessments

(CA) with a 50 (exam):50 (CA) weighting for each course. Examinations shall follow each teaching

block within a reasonable time frame (3-10 days). The final-year master thesis is based on a research

project. A minimum of 50% is required to pass each module and a student is required to attend 80% of

all lectures and practical’s. The thesis will be supervised by a PhD holder and examined by at least one

internal and one external examiner of a recognised institution.

J.7.5 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

The maximum number of modules in year one are one full module and nine half modules for a total of

132 credits, including field work. The MSc Thesis and Industry Internship are scheduled in the second

year, for a total of 132 credits. The MSc thesis contributes with 120 credits.

J.7.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

Students must pass all first year modules in order to advance to the second year of study.

J.7.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

All modules are compulsory

YEAR 1

Module

Code Module Title

NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Pre-

Requisite

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 9 * None

GLY 5941 Research Methodology 9 12 None

GLP 5901 Sedimentology and Sedimentary Basins 9 12 None

GLP 5921 Petroleum Systems 9 12 None

GLP 5941 Geophysics, Seismic Acquisition and Processing 9 12 None

GLP 5961 Petrophysics 9 12 None

GLP 5902 Sequence Stratigraphy and Stratigraphic Forward

Modelling

9 12 None

GLP 5912 Subsurface Geology & Seismic Interpretation 9 24 None

GLP 5942 Sedimentary Petrography and Organic Geochemistry 9 12 None

GLP 5962 Reservoir Geology and Prospect Analysis 9 12 None

GLP 5990 Field Trip – Onshore Analogues 9 12 None

Total Credits for YEAR 1 132

YEAR 2

Module

Code Module Title

NQF

LEVEL

NQF

CREDITS PRE-REQUISITE

GLP 5999 Industry Internship 9

12 All 1st year

modules

GLP 5900 Master Thesis 9

120 All 1st year

modules

Total Credits 132

*The credit for the module UAE5819 (a level 8 course) is not included in the total credit of 264.

J.7.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

This qualification will be awarded to MSc students credited with all 264 credits, and who have met the

requirements of the compulsory modules, industrial attachments, field and laboratory practical’s as well

as the MSc Thesis.

In addition students are required to provide proof of competency in first aid and health & safety. This

competency should strongly relate to field activities, in particular field trips. It is required that students

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obtain a competency certificate from a recognised institution that offers tailor made training.

According course(s) are, for example, offered by e-med rescue. It is recommended that students

obtain their certificate before commencing any coursework.

ORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Science Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

J.8 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS

J.8.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The MSc Programme in the Department of Mathematics will require a minimum of a BSc, with a

Mathematics Major, in the lower second class division or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.

That means applicants will need to have attained an average mark of at least 60% in their

undergraduate programme. Students who have completed the old BSc Programme in Mathematics

must do all modules of the current fourth year programme in order to gain admission to the MSc

Programme.

J.8.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the MSc in Mathematics is two (2) years for full-time students and three (3) years for

part-time students. Relevant committees may grant an extension of registration up to six (6) months

beyond the stipulated period if valid reasons are advanced.

J.8.3 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

If a student fails a first semester a module he/she may proceed to the next semester. However he/she

must repeat the module in the following year. A minimum of 50% is required to pass each module.

J.8.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the MSc in Mathematics consists of coursework and the writing of a research thesis.

The design of the Programme provides students with the opportunity to become pure mathematicians

or applied mathematicians due to the introduction of options in the second semester of the first year of

study. The MSc in Mathematics will be offered in compliance with the general regulations and

guidelines for postgraduate studies in this Prospectus and the Regulations and Guidelines for

Postgraduate Programmes and the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

Note: The student must pass all first year modules before (s)he can proceed with the MSc Thesis

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

Credits Compulsory

(C) /Elective

(E)

Prerequisites

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

8 * C

MAT 5901 Mathematical Modeling 9 12 C

MAT 5921 Advanced Analysis 9 12 C

MAT 5951 Differential Geometry 9 24 C

Total Credits Semester 1 48

Year 1 Semester 2

Option A (Pure Mathematics)

MAT 5922 Research Methodology 9 12 C

MAT 5902 Graph Theory 9 12 E

MAT 5932 Topics in Topology 9 24 E

MAT 5942 Algebraic Topology 9 12 E

MAT 5972 Topics in Algebra 9 24 E

Total Credits Semester 2 84

Total Credits Year 1 132

Option B (Applied Mathematics)

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MAA

5922

Research Methodology 9 12 C

MAA

5902

Stochastic Differential Equations 9 12 E

MAA

5912

Mathematical Biology 9 24 E

MAA

5942

Dynamical Systems 9 12 E

MAA

5972

Topics in Finance 9 24 E

Total Credits Semester 1 84

Year 2 Semester 1

MAT 5931 Measure Theory and Integration 9 24 C

Year 2 Semester1 & 2

MAT 5950 MSc Thesis 9 96 C

Total Credits Year 2 120

Total Credits for the programme 252

J.8.5 SEMINARS

Students are expected to give a seminar presentation as part of their continuous assessment in each

module.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

J.9 MASTER OF SIENCE IN PHYSICS [11MSPH]

J.9 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS

J.9.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The admission requirement for the proposed M.Sc. programme will be a University of Namibia NQF Level

8 degree in Physics or equivalent degree from a recognised university. The applicant will be accepted

on the basis of his/her undergraduate academic record with an average mark of at least 60%. Former

UNAM double major Physics graduates may be admitted but will first have to take and pass relevant

additional undergraduate modules prescribed by the Department on a case by case basis.

J.9.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of this programme will be two (2) years minimum and three (3) years maximum for full-time

students. The first year will mostly consist of coursework, while the second year will be dedicated to a

supervised research project and the writing of a thesis.

J.9.3 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Formal examinations, subject to external moderation, will take place at the end of each semester of

the first year of the programme. A minimum continuous assessment mark of 40% and a minimum of 80%

class attendance is required to be admitted to write the examination in a specific module. Students

must pass all modules in order to proceed to the thesis component of the degree. In all cases, a

minimum mark of 50% is required to pass.

J.9.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

Credits Compulsory

(C) /Elective

(E)

Prerequisites

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

8 * C

PHY 5911 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 9 24 C

PHY 5931 Research Methodology 9 24 C

PHY 5951 Mathematical Methods of Physics 9 24 C

Total Credits Semester 1 72

Year 1 Semester 2

140

PHY 5972 Advanced Classical Mechanics 9 24 C

PHY 5912 Lasers and Applications 9 24 E

PHY 5932 Radiation Physics 9 24 E

PHY 5952 Computational Physics 9 24 E

PHY 5992 Astro- and Space Physics 9 24 E

Total Credits Semester 2 72

Total Credits Year 1 144

Year 2 Semester1 & 2

PHY 5900 MSc Thesis 9 120 C

Total Credits Year 2 120

Total Credits for the programme 264

*The credits for the module UAE5819 (a level 8 course) is not included in the total credit of 264.

J.9.5 FORMAT AND EVALUATION OF THESIS

During the thesis year, the student shall conduct supervised research in a Senate approved field of

study. At the end of this year, the student must submit a completed Master Thesis in the English

language. This thesis must be in a format prescribed by the Department as per University regulations.

The completed thesis will be evaluated by the supervisor(s) and one (or more, if needed) external

examiners, normally within a month after submission. The student will be expected to successfully

defend his/her thesis in a viva voce examination.

J.9.6 PRACTICALS

Attendance of practical classes, experiments, projects, field trips and/or internships as prescribed by

the course lecturers and thesis supervisor(s) are compulsory.

J.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE [11MSNU]

J.10 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE

J.10.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE

The purpose of this programme is to provide high calibre physical science graduates with a theoretical

and practical training in the field of nuclear science and technology. This programme will provide the

successful student with advanced knowledge in radiation protection, health physics and nuclear

techniques. The programme will enable students to find employment opportunities in local industries,

educational and research institutes, various public sectors, private companies, etc. where nuclear

scientists and health physicists are needed. It will also enable successful students to carry out advanced

research work in nuclear science and contribute to knowledge.

Currently there is a shortage of nuclear scientists in the country. There is therefore a need to strengthen

human resource capacity in both the public and private sectors with regard to qualified and

competent nuclear scientists. This programme responds to the needs of the country in qualified human

resources in radiation protection, health physics and nuclear techniques. In fact, different stakeholders

such as the National Radiation Protection Authority in the Ministry of Health and Social Services support

the programme. Furthermore, Namibia is one of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

member states and the programme should benefit from the Agency as the IAEA actively promotes the

peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.

J.10.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The admission requirement for the programme will be a NQF Level 8 degree or its equivalent with

major in Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics with one of the following disciplines on at least a

second year level: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geology and Computer Science as shown in

the table below. The applicant will be accepted on the basis of his/her undergraduate academic

record with an average mark of 60%.

Former UNAM double major graduates with majors in two of the above mentioned disciplines may

be admitted but may first have to take and pass relevant additional undergraduate modules

prescribed by the Department on a case by case basis.

S/N MAJOR ONE OTHER DISCIPLINE AT SECOND YEAR LEVEL

(i) Physics Mathematics or Chemistry or Computer Science or Geology

(ii) Chemistry Physics or Mathematics or Computer Science or Geology

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(iii) Mathematics Physics or Chemistry

J.10.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

This programme will be offered on a full-time basis.

J.10.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Nuclear Science cannot be completed in less than two (2) years. The

programme must be completed within three (3) years of full-time study.

J.10.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A minimum of 40% continuous assessment to write the final examination

A 3-hour theory examination in each full module at the end of each semester

A 2-hour theory examination in each half module at the end of each semester

A weighting of 50-50% respectively for CA and the final examinations

An average pass mark of 50% in all the modules including the thesis

J.10.6 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

Students will be required to pass all the modules of year one of the programme before starting their

research work in the second year.

J.10.7 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

A student will register for the equivalent of seven full modules (144 credits at level 9 and 24 credits at

level 8) in the first year. In the second year, a student will register for the MSc thesis (120 credits).

J.10.8 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

YEAR 1 (144 credits)

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

Compulsory/

Elective

Semester 1

UAE5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 8 * C

NUC 5911 Principles of Nuclear Physics 9 24 C

NUC 5901 Nuclear Instrumentation 9 12 C

NUC 5921 Mathematical Methods for Nuclear Scientists 9 12 C

PHY 5931 Research Methodology 9 24 C

Total credits for Semester 1 72

Select one of the four electives

Semester 2

NUC 5912 Nuclear Chemistry 9 24 C

NUC 5932 Radiation Protection and Health Physics 9 24 C

NUC 5902 Radiobiology 9 12 C

NUC 5922 Nuclear Reactor Science and Technology 9 12 E**

NUC 5942 Radiation Techniques and Applications 9 12 E**

NUC 5962 Special Topics in Nuclear Science and Technology 9 12 E**

NUC 5982 Computational Physics for Nuclear Scientists 9 12 E**

Total credits for Semester 2 72

Total credits for Year 1 144

* Non-contributory module

YEAR 2 (120 credits)

Module

Code

Module Title NQF Level Compulsory/

Elective

NQF

Credits

Pre/Co

requisites

NUC 5910 MSc Thesis 9 C 120 Passed all first

year modules

Total credits for Year 2 120

Total credits for the programme 264

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J.10.9 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

To be awarded with the MSc in Nuclear Science degree, the student must have passed all prescribed

modules and the thesis (264 NQF credits).

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Science Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND POPULATION STUDIES

J.11 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHY [11MSST]

J.11 MASTER OF SCIENCE APPLIED STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHY

J.11.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The MSc Programme in the Department of Statistics will require a minimum of a BSc, with a Statistics or

Population studies Major, in the lower second class division (60-69%) or an equivalent qualification.

J.11.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Demography cannot be completed in less than two (2)

years. The programme must be completed within three (3) years of full-time study.

J.11.3 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

If a student fails the first semester module he/she may proceed to the next semester. However he/she

must repeat the module in the following year. A minimum of 50% is required to pass each module.

J.11.4 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the MSc Applied Statistics and Demography consists of coursework and the writing of

a research thesis. Refer to the Regulations for Postgraduate Courses of study in the General Prospectus:

Information, Regulations & Fees.

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

Credits Compulsory

(C) /Elective

(E)

Prerequisites

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate

Students

8 C

STM 5911 Research Design and Methodology 9 24 C

STM 5921 Population and Development 9 12 C

STM 5951 Statistical Computing 9 24 C

Total Credits Semester 1 60

Year 1 Semester 2

Option B (Applied Mathematics)

STM 5912 Generalized Linear Models 9 24 C

STM 5932 Multivariate Data Analysis 9 24 E

STM 5922 Monitoring and Evaluation 9 12 E

STM 5952 Demographic Analysis 9 24 E

Total Credits Semester 1 84

Year 2 Semester1 & 2

STM 5900 MSc Thesis 9 120 C Pass all first

year

modules

Total Credits Year 2 120

Total Credits for the programme 264

J.11.5 PRACTICALS

All practical’s are compulsory.

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J.12. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOSTATISTICS

J.12.1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirement for MSc Biostatistics of study is a BSc Statistics (Honours) or equivalent

NQF Level 8 qualification from a recognized institution, with overall grade of at least 60%.

Candidates with BSc Population Studies (Hons) will be required to pass the following undergraduate

Statistics modules with at least a 60% average before applying for the MSc Biostatistics. Required

modules are: STS3672-Distribution Theory; STS3771-Statistical Inference; STS3812-Multivariate Distribution

Theory; STS3831-Stochastic Processes.

J.12.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Biostatistics cannot be completed in less than two (2) years. The programme

must be completed within three (3) years of full-time study.

J.12.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the MSc Biostatistics consists of coursework and the writing of a research thesis. Refer

to the Regulations for Postgraduate Courses of study in the General Prospectus: Information,

Regulations & Fees.

SEMESTER COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT PRE-REQUISITES CO-REQUISITES

1 Research Design and Methodology STS5921 12 None

1 Linear and Generalised Linear Models STS5931 24 None

1 Statistical Theory STS5951 24 None

1 Epidemiology STS5961 12 None

2 Advanced Academic Writing for Post

Graduate Studies UAE5819

- None

2 Longitudinal Data Analysis STS5982 18 None

2 Clinical Trials Design and Sampling STM5992 18 None

2 Modelling Survival Data STM5942 12 None

Total Credits 120

YEAR 2

SEMESTE

R COURSE NAME

CODE CREDIT PRE-REQUISITES CO-REQUISITES

1 & 2 MSc Thesis STM598

0

120 Passed 80% all first

year courses

None

Total Credits 120

J.12.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

If a student fails the first semester course he/she may proceed to the next semester. However he/she

must repeat the course in the following year. A minimum of 50% is required to pass each course. A

Thesis will commence only if 80% of all first year modules are passed (equivalent to 96 credits) and must

include a pass in STS 5921-Research Methodology.

J.12.5. PRACTICALS

All practical’s are compulsory. TE

Please consult the Faculty of Science Prospectus for detailed information regarding the module

descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty

[11DPSC]

J.13 Doctor of Philosophy

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The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in approved disciplines will be offered in compliance with the

general regulations and guidelines for postgraduate studies at the University. Refer to the Regulations

for Postgraduate Programmes in this Prospectus and the General Regulations and Information

Prospectus.

J.13.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a good M.Sc. degree. Working experience is highly recommended. Admission will depend

on availability of suitably qualified supervisors in the respective field of research.

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SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

(+264 61) 206 3124 (+264 61) 206 3791 mmatengu@unam.na Private Bag 13301,

Windhoek, Namibia

J.13 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTING The School of Computing may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study Period

11MSCI Master of Science in Information Technology 2 FT& 3 PT

Doctor of Philosophy 3

J.14 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

J.14.1 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

The applicants will be accepted on the basis of their undergraduate records. The Master of Science in

Information Technology programme is open to all Bachelor’s degree holders with Computer Science

major or Computer related field and with a minimum average pass mark of 60%.

J.14.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Information Technology is offered through coursework and thesis, extending

over two years for full-time students and three years for part-time students. The coursework is

conducted during the first academic year of study and is followed by a supervised original research

project extending over the second year.

J.14.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

ALL modules are compulsory and are not necessarily offered every academic year.

YEAR 1

CODE MODULE TITLE PRE-REQUISITES

SEMESTER 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students None

CMP 5931 Discrete Mathematics None

CMP 5951 Computer Graphics None

CMP 5971 Advanced Operating Systems None

SEMESTER 2

CMP 5912 Cryptography and Network Security None

CMP 5932 Research Methodology and Research Proposal None

CMP 5952 Advanced Software Engineering None

CMP 5972 Data Communication and Computer Networks None

YEAR 2

CODE COURSE TITLE PRE-REQUISITES

SEMESTER 1 AND 2

CMP 5900 Thesis Passed ALL first year

modules

J.14.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

Formal examination will take place at the end of each semester. Examinations will be subject to

external assessment. The student should pass the formal examinations in the taught modules before

registering for the Thesis.

J.14.5 PRACTICALS

J.14.6 Attendance of practical classes is compulsory

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SCHOOL OF MILITARY SCIENCE

OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

(+264 61) 206 3124 (+264 61) 206 3791 mmatengu@unam.na Private Bag 13301,

Windhoek, Namibia

J.15 POSTGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF MILITARY SCI The School of Military Science may award the following postgraduate qualifications:

Qualification Code Qualification Name Study Period

21PDSS Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Studies 1

21MASS Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies 3

J.16 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SECURITY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES J.16.1 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE FOR THE QUALIFICATION

The Namibia Defense Force has developed and expanded its services to various sectors of the

Namibian economy since independence. However, in order to improve its performance, it is important

that the Armed Force invests more resources in training its Officers to acquire leverage academic

competencies benchmarked against the best in the world. In addition, a need has been identified to

train Officers at the postgraduate diploma level to adequately prepare them for entry into Masters of

Arts in Security and Strategic Studies. The purpose is to improve their performance and the overall

efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery in Namibia. The postgraduate diploma

programme will include both the professional aspects of the security actors and related academic

disciplines.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Studies seeks to contribute towards the academic

training of senior officers by broadening their scope of understanding and shaping their skills in

operational functionality on issues that affect the defence and security of Namibia. Therefore, the study

programme comprises of a carefully selected mix of mutually supporting military and academic

courses. The programme is guided by the dictum that war is fought and won not with military hardware,

but with intelligence and dexterity.

The rationale of the Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Studies (12 PDSS) is aimed to fill the

skills gap by providing an opportunity for seniors officers and other cadres engaged in defence and

security services in various levels in the Government of the Republic of Namibia. Furthermore to obtain

an academic qualification that would enable them to enhance their effectiveness, with a primary

focus on supervision, leadership and management.

J.16.2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

a) Prospective students must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree from

the University of Namibia or any other recognised institution of higher learning.

b) Applicants who do not comply with (1) above, but possess senior military qualifications such as

Senior Staff and Command Courses and Ten (10) years of experience, in a senior

management/command position may also be considered for admission.

c) Prospective students will be required to write a one page submission to articulate the goals of

their undertaking the Postgraduate studies, and the Faculty reserves the right to interview

applicants.

d) Submission of an application for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic

Studies programme does not guarantee admission to the programme.

J.16.3 MODE OF DELIVERY

This programme will be offered on a block release basis. The mode of teaching will include lectures,

assignments (individual/group), seminars etc.

J.16.4 DURATION OF STUDY

The duration of the programme is one year. The maximum duration for this programme is two years.

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J.16.5 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The studies, examination procedures, and admission to examinations for the Postgraduate Diploma in

Security and Strategic Studies (PDSSS) will be governed by the University of Namibia examination

regulations.

a) Continuous assessment: 50% b) Final Examination (paper 1x3 hours): 50%

Pass requirements - A student must obtain a minimum of 40% in continuous assessment to qualify for

admission to examinations and a minimum of 50% to pass a particular module. Where summative

assessment in the form of examination is not applicable, a student must obtain a minimum of 50% from

continuous assessment, comprising of not less than two assessable tasks to pass the module.

J.16.6 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-ADMISSION

A student will not be re-admitted into the Postgraduate Diploma if he/she has not passed at least: four

(4) modules (equivalent to 64 credits by the end of year one).

J.16.7 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

Pre-requisite NQF

Credits

Semester 1

UAE 4819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 8 None *

MSS 4811 Research Methodology 8 None 16

MSS 4831 Contemporary World Politics 8 None 16

MSS 4851 National and Human Security 8 None 16

MSS 4871 Democratic Government and the Security Sector 8 None 16

Total Credits Semester 1 64

Semester 2

MSS 4812 Research Project 8 PRP 4831 16

MSS 4832 Introduction to Public Policy Process 8 None 16

MSS 4852 Strategic Studies and management 8 None 16

ELECTIVES: SELECT ONLY ONE

MSM 4812 Military History of Africa (capita selecta) (compulsory for

members of defence)

8 None 16

MSD 4812 Diplomacy Theory and Practice (compulsory for members

from Foreign Affairs.)

8 None 16

MSP 4812 Political Economy of Food Security (compulsory for Agric

& Forestry)

8 None 16

MSP 4832 Public Safety and Rule of Law (compulsory for members

from Safety & Sec.)

8 None 16

MSI 4812 International, Regional and Sub-Regional Organisations 8 None 16

MSR 4812 Conflict Resolutions 8 None 16

Total Credits Semester 2 64

TOTAL CREDITS 128

The electives will be offered depending on the expertise available.

* UAE4819 is a non-contributory module

J.16.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

The Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Studies (PDSSS) will be awarded to students

credited with a minimum number of 152 credits, and who have met the requirements of 136 credits

from compulsory and 16 credits from elective modules.

MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

J.17.1 MASTER OF ARTS IN SECURITY AND STRATERGIC STUDIES

J.17.2 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE PROGRAMME

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The aim of this multidisciplinary MA programme in security and strategic studies is to enhance the

experience in defence management by equipping participants with appropriate strategic

management skills to contribute effectively to the broad holder of development policy, operational

research, procurement, support, budgeting and contracting, resource management and forward

planning in the security sector.

This programme is designed for senior members of the security sector especially the armed forces and

employees of other bodies/organisations whose operations call for specialised knowledge in defence

and security matters. It offers participants advanced preparation for further career development in

strategic studies, international relations, foreign policy, security sectors governance and management.

The programme is, therefore, appropriate for members of the armed forces, police force, correctional

services, intelligence agencies and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs especially members of

the diplomatic corp.

The programme is in line with UNAM’s mission “To provide quality higher education through teaching,

research and advisory services to our customers with the view to produce productive and competitive

human resources capable of driving public and private institutions towards a knowledge-based

economy, economic growth and improved quality of life.”

J.17.3 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

Students may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the

University of Namibia and comply with additional requirements below:

A student must have a Bachelor Honours degree with at least a C-grade average (60%-69%), from

the University of Namibia or equivalent.

A student must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Studies from the University of

Namibia or a comparable level 8 diploma with at least a C-grade average (60%-69%).

A prospective student may be interviewed and assessed before recommending his/her application

to the relevant UNAM structures.

J.17.4 MODE OF DELIVERY

The MA in Security and Strategic Studies is offered on a block release basis.

J.17.5 DURATION OF STUDY

The MA in Security and Strategic Studies programme should be completed within two (2) years. A one

(1) year extension beyond the specified two years can be granted by the University on the

recommendation of the School of Military Science and with the consent of the supervisor/s involved.

J.17.6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A combination of continuous assessment (50%) and an examination (50%) will be used to assess each

of the typical modules in this programme. Continuous assessment will consist of a subset of the

following, depending on the module needs: class tests, project, research and assignments.

A student registered for a course work programme shall write an examination at the end of each

module. To qualify for admission to the examination a student must obtain a minimum Continuous

Assessment (CA) mark of 40%.

J.17.7 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MODULES PER YEAR

Seven modules in Year 1 and three modules and a thesis in Year 2.

J.17.8 ADVANCEMENT AND PROGRESSION RULES

All First Year modules must be passed before proceeding to the Thesis component.

J.17.9 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

All modules are compulsory

Module

Code

Module Title NQF

Level

NQF

Credits

(Co-requisite) /

Pre-requisite

Year 1 Semester 1

UAE 5819 Academic Writing for Postgraduate Students 8 * None

149

MSS 5911 The State & Human Security 9 24 None

MSS 5931 The Study of Contemporary World Politics 9 24 None

MSS 5951 Strategic Management 9 24 None

Total Credits Semester 1 72

Year 1 Semester 2

PAR 5962 Research Methodology 9 12 None

MSS 5912 Comparative Foreign Policy 9 24 None

MSS 5932 National Security and Development 9 24 None

Total credits Semester 2 60

TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 1 132

Year 2 Semester 1

MSS 5971 Intelligence Strategy 9 24 None

MSE 5911 Elements of National Power 9 24 None

MSS 5981 Research Paper 9 18

Total credits Semester 1 66

Year 2 Semester 2

MSS 5992 Thesis 9 60 PAR 5962

Total credits semester 2 60

Total credits Year 2 126

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE PROGRAMME 258

J.17.10 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AWARD

This qualification of Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies will be awarded to students credited

with the 258 credits prescribed in the curriculum.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please consult the Faculty of Science Prospectus for detailed information regarding the

module descriptors of all qualifications offered in the Faculty